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A Game-Based Nutrition Education Model for Elementary School Students in Stunting-Prone Areas Wahyu Indah Dewi Aurora; Ahmad Syauqy; Andika Sulistiawan; Mirna Marhami Iskandar; Armaidi Darmawan; Erny Kusdiyah
International Journal of Elementary Education Vol 10 No 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23887/ijee.v10i1.106568

Abstract

Stunting remains a critical issue that constrains children's physical growth and cognitive development. Limited nutritional literacy among elementary school students further reinforces unhealthy eating behaviors that persist over time. This study aims to analyze, develop, and validate a structured game-based nutrition education model to enhance students’ understanding of nutritional concepts. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The subjects consisted of 100 elementary school students in grades III–V, classroom teachers, and three expert validators specializing in nutrition, public health, and instructional design. Data were collected through needs analysis questionnaires, expert validation instruments, classroom observations, and student and teacher response questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using the Content Validity Index (CVI) and descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that the developed model demonstrates high validity (CVI = 0.89) and effectively improves students’ engagement, motivation, and conceptual understanding of nutrition. Teachers also reported that the model is practical, adaptable, and supports active learning. Therefore, the game-based nutrition education model is considered valid and feasible for implementation as an educational intervention strategy to prevent stunting. The study implies the importance of integrating innovative learning approaches into nutrition education at the elementary level.
Co-Authors ahmad syauqi, ahmad Ahmad Syauqy Ahmad Syauqy Ahmad Syauqy Ahmad Syauqy Ahmad Syauqy Alya Dwiva Juhari Andika Sulistiawan Andika Sulistiawan Anggelia Puspasari Anggelia Puspasari Apriyanto Aromatika L Asparian Asparian Asrica Fitri Yonera Aulia Satria Ave Olivia Rahman Azzahra Sarah Fatimah Ramadhanti Budi Justitia Citra Maharani Delfira, Annisa Delian, Yafi Desti Indri Yani Ega Benita Elfrida, Solha Erina Shinta Anggraini Erny Kusdiyah Erny Kusdiyah Erny Kusdiyah Esa Indah Ayu, Esa Indah Esa Indah Ayudia Faila Sufa Fairuz Quzwain Fatmawati Fatmawati Fauziah, Nadila Firmansyah Gading, Patrick William Guspianto Guspianto Hanna Saskia Harahap, Asro Hayani Hasmita, Debby Herlambang Hiratna Humaryanto Huntari Harahap I Made Dwi Mertha Adnyana Ima Maria Ima Maria Imat Rahmatulillah Irawan Anasta Putra, Irawan Anasta Irawan, R Irawati Sukandar Irga M Iskandar, Mirna Marhami Ismi Nurwaqiah Ibnu Jammin, Maria Inge JMJ, Jurnal Kerin Fah Riziana Kusdiyah, Erni Lipinwati ., Lipinwati Maharani Maria Estela Karolina Maria, Ima Miftahurrahma, Miftahurrahma Miftahurrahmah Miftahurrahmah, Miftahurrahmah Mirna Marhami Iskandar Moniga, Agra Farellio Muhammad Anggamguna Muldiasman Muldiasman Mulyadi, Deri Nadwa, Zafira Nidia Suriani Nur, Amrizal Muhammad NURIYAH Nuriyah Nuriyah Nuriyah, Nuriyah Nurmaajid, Oktovia Rezka Nurul Fitriani Nurul Uswatun Hasanah Nyimas Natasha Ayu Shafira Okta Arizki Oktavia Sulistiana Paramitha Ekadeva Sari Puspita Sari Putri Rahmadhanita Putri Sari Wulandari Putri, Nadhilah Ratna Sugiarti Ratna Sugiati Ridwan Ridwan Rina Nofri Enis Rina Nofrienis Suseno Febrianto Suzan, Raihanah Tarawifa, Susan Tia Wida Ekaputri Ummi Kalsum Wahyu Indah Dewi Aurora Wahyu Indah Dewi Aurora Wahyu Indah Dewi Aurora Willia Novita Eka Rini Zamzami , Mhd Usni