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Nesianetwork.id - Rembul Hamlet, Batang (21 July 2025) – In an effort to raise awareness about healthy eating and food sustainability, Diana Angelina, a student of English Literature from the Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University (UNDIP), carried out a community education program in Rembul Hamlet, Tumbrep Village, Bandar District, Batang Regency. This activity was part of the KKN-T IDBU 50 work program, focusing on strengthening local food security in the face of increasing Western fast-food culture.
In recent years, many residents of Rembul, especially mothers, have become dependent on fast food such as Rocket Chicken because of its convenience. Children often prefer fast food over home-cooked meals, making it a regular part of their diet. Unfortunately, this habit can lead to serious health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Moreover, instant food packaging contributes to environmental damage through increased plastic waste and carbon emissions.
Diana's program, titled “Local Food Security In The Face of Westernization,” aimed to raising awareness of the residents on the importance of returning to local food sources. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food resilience is based on four key pillars: availability, access, utilization, and stability. These pillars are now under threat due to issues like land-use conversion, environmental degradation, and uncertain water supplies.
The awareness-raising program involved presentations and interactive discussions with the residents. The student introduced various sources of local carbohydrates such as corn, sago, cassava, sweet potato, and taro, as well as protein-rich ingredients like tempeh, tofu, legumes, and local fish. The student also shared innovative ways to transform these ingredients into modern and attractive dishes, such as sago pizza, purple sweet potato brownies, and tempeh burgers, which could appeal to younger generations.
In addition, the program encouraged food diversification by introducing practical recipes like healthy noodles made from moringa leaves, cassava chips, corn-based instant porridge, sago oatmeal, and plant-based milk from local legumes. These innovations aim to support urban lifestyles while staying rooted in local agriculture, promoting both nutrition and sustainability.
Through this initiative, Team 50 KKN-T IDBU hopes to motivate families to prepare healthier meals at home and reduce their dependence on fast food, and also aims to help the residents better understand the value of using local food products for the sake of health, the economy, and the environment. This program demonstrates how a small initiative led by a student can bring positive change and support food security in rural areas.
Editor:
Achmad Munandar
Achmad Munandar
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