Family Characteristics Determine Primary School Students’ Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice

Abstract

This study investigates the correlation of family characteristics with the nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary school students. Conducted between September 2022 and January 2023 in Bogor City, the research involved 146 students and their parents from eight primary schools. The findings reveal that maternal education is positively associated with the nutritional knowledge and attitudes of children, while family size correlates with their nutritional practices. These results highlight the critical role of family involvement in developing and maintaining healthy nutritional habits among primary school-aged children.