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THE EFFECT OF FREE NUTRITIOUS MEAL PROGRAM ON STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL FITNESS, GROWTH, AND LEARNING MOTIVATION IN JEPARA REGENCY
Journal of Physical Education and Sports · Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026) · hlm. 126–134
- ISSN
- 2502-4477, 2252-648X
- Terbit
- 2026-07-06
- Penerbit
- Universitas Negeri Semarang
- Bahasa
- eng
Abstrak
This study aimed to analyze the effect of the Government Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) on students’ physical fitness, growth, and learning motivation in Jepara Regency. The MBG program represents a national strategic policy designed to enhance human resource quality through balanced nutritional intake for school-aged children. However, empirical studies examining its simultaneous impact on both physical and psychological dimensions remain limited. This research employed a quantitative approach using a pretest–posttest design. The sample consisted of 220 students from grades VII, VIII, and IX at MTs Mathalibul Huda Mlonggo, Jepara Regency, selected through purposive sampling. Physical fitness was measured using the Indonesian Physical Fitness Test (TKJI), growth status was assessed through Body Mass Index (BMI) based on height and weight measurements, and learning motivation was evaluated using a validated and reliable Likert-scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed through normality testing followed by the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test to determine differences before and after program implementation. The findings revealed that the Free Nutritious Meal Program had a statistically significant effect on students’ physical fitness (p < 0.05), as indicated by improved TKJI scores after the intervention. Growth indicators based on BMI categories also showed significant improvement (p < 0.05), reflecting better nutritional status. Furthermore, students’ learning motivation significantly increased (p < 0.05), suggesting that adequate nutritional intake contributed to enhanced energy levels, concentration, and academic engagement. These findings confirm that the MBG program not only improves biological outcomes such as physical fitness and growth but also positively influences psychological aspects, particularly learning motivation. Therefore, the Free Nutritious Meal Program can be considered an effective strategic intervention to support students’ health and educational quality in a holistic and sustainable manner
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| Rekan penulis | Organisasi | Artikel bersama |
|---|---|---|
| Dwi Gansar Santi Wijayanti | State University of Semarang | 4 |
| Bambang Priyono | State University of Semarang | 3 |
| Adi S | State University of Semarang | 3 |
| Made Bang Redy Utama | State University of Jakarta | 3 |
| Bhayu Billiandri | State University of Semarang | 3 |
| Fery Darmanto | State University of Semarang | 2 |
| Supriyono | State University of Semarang | 2 |
| Harry Pramono | State University of Semarang | 2 |
| Hilmy Aliriad | Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri | 2 |
| Sri Indah Ihsani | State University of Jakarta | 2 |
| Tommy Soenyoto | State University of Semarang | 2 |
| Dimas Bagus Aji Pamungkas | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Ngatinah Ngatinah | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Ayutisa Rizqanada | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Dinar Berlianti | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Armayta Dwi Tadita | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Tandiyo Rahayu | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Novi Setyawan Putra | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Wahyu Ragil Kurniawan | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Wisnu Maula Wardana | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Khairul Mada Setiadi | Afiliasi tidak diketahui | 1 |
| Mukhamad Faiz Ridlo | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Endang Sri Hanani | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Lisa Sulistiyana | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Bagas Santya | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Martin Sudarmono | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Moch Fahmi Abdulaziz | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Ida Maya Putri | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Rumini | Afiliasi tidak diketahui | 1 |
| Agus Widodo Suripto | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Muhammad Zidane Nuralif | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Muhammad Fikri Hanifuddin Sugiarto | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Bintang Cahya Nugraha | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Elfitra Kurnia Sandy | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Citra Laksa Iswara | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Jhovanka Anjar Mazhiar SM | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Muhammad Ainul Hana | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Muhammad Fathur Ro'ufil Manan | State University of Semarang | 1 |
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