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(The Relationship of Fish Consumption and Student Learning Achievement in Brigjend Katamso II
Elementary School Medan Marelan Subdistrict Medan City)
ABSTRACT
Fish is a source of animal protein that has the advantage is high content of essential fatty
acid to help the formation of brain cells in improving the academic achievement of school-age
children. In 2013, the average fish consumption rate of the population of Indonesia is still at 35,14
kgs/capita/year.
This study aims to determine the relationship of fish consumption withlearning achievement in
elementary school children of Brigjend Katamso II with a cross-sectional study design and was
conducted in November 2013 - August 2014. The study population was all elementary students and
samples were taken 68 students with proportional stratified random sampling. Primary data is the
identity of respondents, fish consumption, weight and height of children. Secondary data is a
general overview of the school and students grades monthly during the second semester of school
year 2013/2014.
The results showed that the type of fish consumed are marine fish and dairy (48,5%).
Sufficient amount of fish consumption (69,1%) with an average of 12,6 g/day. The frequency of fish
consumption occasionally (39,7 %) with an average of 4,55 times/week. Learning achievement is
very good (57,4%) with an average of 82,67. There is a significant relationship between the amount
of fish consumption and learning achievement (p=0,036) and the frequency of fish consumption and
learning achievement (p=0,012).
Suggested children's fish consumption should be increased quantity and frequency. Learning
achievement needs to be maintained. The school is expected to cooperate with the government and
deliver nutritional information through the school bulletin.
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