Maternal Food Literacy in Reducing Household Food Waste in Bandung City

Abstract

Bandung City is one of the most significant contributors to household food waste. One contributing factor is the level of food literacy among homemakers. This study aims to determine the level of food literacy among homemakers in Bandung City to reduce food waste. The research employed a descriptive quantitative approach with a questionnaire instrument. A total of 110 respondents were selected using Slovin’s formula (d = 0.1) with the quota sampling technique. Data were analyzed by assigning a score of 1 for a correct answer and 0 for an incorrect answer; the average scores were then calculated and classified into three categories: poor (≤55%), fair (56–74%), and good (≥75%). The results revealed that overall food literacy among homemakers was categorized as good, with an average score of 74%. More specifically, food planning (72%) and food selection and storage (71%) fell into the fair category, while food preparation (77%) and consumption habits (78%) were in the good category. These results indicate that although food literacy is generally good, some aspects can still be improved, especially in planning, selecting, and storing food. This can be achieved by providing information media, such as e-modules and educational videos, to help homemakers enhance their