ANALYSIS OF FOODSERVICE SYSTEM AND NUTRITION EDUCATION OF RQ DAARUT TARBIYAH DEPOK, WEST JAVA

Abstract

Foodservice system is an important issue in educational institutions, including Islamic boarding schools. Nutrition intake for children and adolescents needs to be considered especially those who study with dormitory facilities and do not live with parents because usually spend a lot of time for various dense activities at school and in the dormitory. This study aims to analyse the implementation of foodservice system and improving nutrition knowledge of students and food handler of RQ Daarut Tarbiyah Depok, West Java. This activity was held on December 2018 – January 2019 into RQ Daarut Tarbiyah Depok, West Java. The subjects of this activity were food handler and students. Nutrition education was given to students and food handler to improve nutrition knowledge, especially about the benefits of adequate nutrition in accordance with the needs at the age of adolescents and children, and the importance of maintaining a healthy body through the consumption of adequate amounts and types of food. Besides that, the foodservice system mostly was not in compliance in several standards such as menu planning, storing, and personal hygiene and sanitation. In conclusion, improving nutrition knowledge for students and food handlers in Islamic boarding schools and also good implementation of foodservice system is important to ensure a good nutritional status for students.