Edukasi Konsumsi Smoothie Microgreen untuk Memenuhi Kebutuhan Nutrisi pada Ibu Menyusui di Posyandu Mawar 13, Puskesmas Teladan

Education on Microgreen Smoothie Consumption to Fulfill Nutritional Needs of Breastfeeding Mothers at Posyandu Mawar 13, Teladan Health Center

Abstract

Kebutuhan nutrisi pada ibu menyusui meningkat secara signifikan karena proses laktasi memerlukan energi dan zat gizi tambahan untuk mendukung produksi ASI yang optimal. Namun, masih banyak ibu menyusui yang mengalami defisiensi mikronutrien akibat pola makan yang kurang seimbang. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran ibu menyusui tentang pentingnya asupan gizi melalui edukasi konsumsi smoothiemicrogreen sebagai alternatif sumber nutrisi alami. Microgreen merupakan sayuran muda yang kaya vitamin, mineral, dan antioksidan, yang dapat diolah menjadi smoothie bergizi dan mudah dikonsumsi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Posyandu Mawar 13, Puskesmas Teladan, dengan metode penyuluhan, demonstrasi pembuatan smoothie, dan pendampingan konsumsi harian. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pre-test dan post-test pengetahuan gizi serta observasi partisipasi peserta selama kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pemahaman ibu menyusui terhadap pentingnya gizi seimbang yaitu sebesar 85% dan antusiasme dalam mengonsumsi smoothie microgreen sebagai bagian dari pola makan sehari-hari. Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan status gizi ibu menyusui dan menjadi model edukasi gizi yang aplikatif dan berkelanjutan di tingkat posyandu.

The nutritional needs of breastfeeding mothers increase significantly because the lactation process requires additional energy and nutrients to support optimal breast milk production. However, many breastfeeding mothers still experience micronutrient deficiencies due to an unbalanced diet. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and awareness of breastfeeding mothers about the importance of adequate nutrition through education on microgreen smoothie consumption as an alternative natural nutrient source. Microgreens are young vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can be processed into nutritious and easily consumable smoothies. The activity was carried out at Posyandu Mawar 13, Teladan Health Center, using counseling methods, smoothie-making demonstrations, and daily consumption assistance. Evaluation was conducted through pre-test and post-test assessments of nutritional knowledge as well as observation of participants’ involvement during the activity. The results showed a significant increase by 85% in mothers’ understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition and their enthusiasm for consuming microgreen smoothies as part of their daily diet. This activity is expected to contribute to improving the nutritional status of breastfeeding mothers and to serve as a practical and sustainable nutrition education model at the posyandu level.