ONLINE NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASS TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND WELLNESS OF WELL-BEING

Abstract

World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. This has become the world's concern to reduce the risk of transmission and death due to COVID-19. Therefore, a strong immune system is the key to individual in preventing COVID-19 infection. This immunity can be formed through a balanced nutritional diet and physical activity. Knowledge is able to become the basis for the community to form a positive attitude in improving health and immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this activity is to provide education related to diet and physical activity practices that can strengthen the immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The activity was carried out via Zoom Cloud Meeting which was attended by 88 participants who voluntarily registered to take part in the activity. Participants were given pre and post tests as to evaluate their knowledge regarding the material. The results of the paired T-test on the mean pre-test and post-test scores showed a significant increase in the knowledge of respondents in increasing endurance through balanced nutritional intake and physical activity (p <0.0001.)