Implementasi program makan bergizi gratis

Siti Fatmawati
Usi Lanita (Universitas Jambi)
Kasyani Kasyani (Universitas Jambi)
Budi Aswin (Universitas Jambi)
DOI: 10.56922/quilt.v6i9.4 Published: 2026-09-27 pp. 2187-2201
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Background: The Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) aims to improve students’ nutritional intake to support the learning process.

Purpose: Provide an overview of the implementation mechanisms of the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) at SDN 113 in Jambi City, as well as its impacts and challenges.

Methods: Qualitative research using a case study design, involving in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Analysis through reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions.

Results: The implementation of the MBG program has gone quite well. Challenges include students’ acceptance of the menu and the lack of a food holding area. The program has had a positive impact on students’ concentration in class and character development, and has helped reduce the financial burden on parents.

Conclusion: The implementation of MBG has been going well, but improvements are still needed in terms of supporting facilities and student acceptance of the menu.

Keywords: Implementasi Program; Makan Bergizi Gratis; Sekolah Dasar.

Implementasi program makan bergizi gratis. (2026). Journal of Qualitative Health Research & Case Studies Reports, 6(9), 2187-2201. https://doi.org/10.56922/quilt.v6i9.4
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