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Pengaruh Edukasi Gizi terhadap Pengetahuan Ibu, Asupan Zat Gizi Makro dan Peningkatan Status Gizi Anak Usia 6 - 24 Bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Mata Kota Kendari
Jurnal Kendari Kesehatan Masyarakat, Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025), hlm. 243–251
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Efforts to improve children's health and nutritional status are closely linked to the role of families, particularly in enhancing knowledge and behavior related to nutrition. One effective method to support this is through health education using booklets as media. Booklets allow repeated reading and help reinforce understanding of balanced dietary practices. This study aims to examine the effect of nutrition education on increasing knowledge, macronutrient intake, and nutritional status of children aged 6–24 months in the working area of the Mata Public Health Center in Kendari City. A quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was applied. The study involved 32 children aged 6–24 months diagnosed with undernutrition based on the weight-for-age (WFA) index. The entire population was used as the sample. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effect of nutrition education on improving maternal knowledge, macronutrient intake (carbohydrates, protein, fat), and the nutritional status of children. The use of booklet media proved effective in enhancing mothers' understanding and promoting positive changes in child feeding practices. It is recommended that mothers maintain proper childcare patterns, particularly by providing balanced meals to ensure optimal nutritional status in children.