In an effort to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from an early age, the Health Team Giat 16 from the Faculty of Medicine, Semarang State University (UNNES) Group 36, held a health education program in Blora Regency. The activity, themed "GESIT" (Healthy Movement Without High Sugar, Salt, and Fat), took place at Posyandu Sejahtera 6, Kedungtalang Hamlet, Kadengan Village, Randublatung District, on Saturday (11/7/2026). This education targeted mothers of toddlers as the primary controllers of consumption patterns at the family level.
The program was designed as a preventive and promotive step to raise residents' awareness of the dangers of excessive consumption of sugar, salt, and fat (GGL). This initiative also aligns with the global agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically the third goal: ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. By providing nutritional literacy to mothers, it is hoped that healthy eating habits can be instilled in children from an early age.
The socialization series began with filling out a pre-test evaluation sheet to measure the participants' basic understanding. Subsequently, the material presentation was delivered interactively by a student from the UNNES Nutrition Study Program, Ulya Wildania Fardani. Using visual aids such as presentation slides and educational posters, participants were taught how to read nutrition facts labels on food packaging and plan balanced daily menus.
Ulya emphasized the importance of a mother's role in selecting food ingredients for the family. According to her, the initial step in preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension can start by limiting GGL intake in the household kitchen. Getting used to reading product packaging labels is also considered a smart step so that people are more selective before serving food to their children.
Echoing this sentiment, the Field Supervisor, Lutfi Muzaqi, S.K.M., M.K.K.K., emphasized that balanced nutrition education is a crucial instrument in changing public consumption behavior. The results of the post-activity evaluation (post-test) showed a significant increase in the participants' understanding. As a form of program sustainability, the students handed over educational posters to local Posyandu cadres so they could continue to be accessed by local residents.