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Correspondence to Author: Tri Prasetyo  

Department of Sports Science, Padang State University, Indonesia.E-mail : triprasetyodurai@gmai.com.

DOI: 10.52338/jonsfr.2025.4447

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of the free lunch program on students' physical fitness and mental health. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with an analytical method. The phenomena analyzed in this study used research related to the topic discussed, namely the impact of the free lunch program on students' physical and mental health. The results showed that the free lunch program had a significant positive impact on students' physical and mental health. A person with better physical fitness and mental health also consistently had better academic achievement. Overall, the free lunch program for students not only improves students' physical and mental health but also plays an important role in achieving long-term development by producing a more productive and healthy generation. Every element that forms this program is very important to implement and must be considered carefully to achieve more substantial benefits. Therefore, improving student health and well-being through the free lunch program is an important step for the government to ensure student welfare and sustainable national development.

Citation:

Tri Prasetyo, The Impact Of Free Nutritional Meal Program On Students' Physical Fitness And Mental Health: A Descriptive Study. Journal of Nutrition and Food Science Research 2025.