PROMOTING THE FUNDAMENTAL ECONOMY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND EXO FOOD INTAKE FOR THE ELDERLY CONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IN SOCIETY

Abstract

Research objectives are 1) Study and survey the nutritional status of elderly people; 2) Develop a short-term training model for protein production from insects (insect proteins) for the elderly; and 3) Create an online marketing channel for insect protein vocational skills for elderly people. The research sample consisted of 100 community members and From applicants to the training. Purposive selection was used. Twelve experts reviewed the research instruments, divided into two groups: five experts reviewed the training model and assessed the consistency of the model components; and seven experts reviewed the research tools included a training format suitability assessment form. From the data analysis, the research results found that: The results revealed that: 1) elderly people in Nakhon Sawan and Chainat. There was an abnormal body mass index of up to 58.61%, had an abnormal body mass index (BMI). 2) A short-term training model for insect protein production for elderly people was developed, comprising seven key a short training course on the creation of protein from insects (Insect Protein) for the elderly that is effective. Effective with the appropriateness of the training format at a very good level ( = 4.24, S.D. = 0.13). The academic achievement before and after studying with the short training course is significantly higher than before studying at the .01 level. The trainees were very satisfied with the training ( = 4.16, S.D. = 0.81), which is at a very good level. 3) Knowledge in creating online marketing channels for alternative food vocational skills groups for the elderly has been transferred for the participants in the course so that they can further develop their careers.