<![CDATA[Abstrak: Masalah gizi pada anak usia sekolah dasar masih menjadi tantangan kesehatan masyarakat di Papua, yang ditandai dengan rendahnya literasi gizi dan belum terbentuknya kebiasaan konsumsi makanan bergizi seimbang. Kondisi ini juga dipengaruhi oleh terbatasnya edukasi gizi yang menarik serta belum optimalnya pemanfaatan bahan pangan lokal sebagai sumber gizi. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi gizi dan kesadaran konsumsi pangan lokal melalui edukasi “Isi Piringku” pada siswa sekolah dasar di salah satu wilayah perbatasan Indonesia-Papua Nugini[-1.1][F1.2]. Kegiatan dilaksanakan dengan melibatkan 50 siswa kelas IV–VI melalui metode penyuluhan interaktif, pemutaran video animasi edukasi gizi, permainan edukatif berbasis pangan lokal, serta evaluasi sederhana sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan. Evaluasi menggunakan desain pre-test dan post-test dengan instrumen berupa 20 pertanyaan pilihan ganda yang dianalisis menggunakan uji paired sample t-test. Indikator keberhasilan kegiatan ditentukan berdasarkan peningkatan skor rata-rata pengetahuan dan nilai signifikansi p < 0,001 (< α = 0,05).[-2.1] Hasil pelaksanaan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan rerata pemahaman siswa dari 68,1% menjadi 86,5%, dengan kenaikan sebesar 18,4% (p < 0,001), serta peningkatan [-3.1]siswa terhadap konsep gizi seimbang dan pengenalan bahan pangan lokal seperti sagu, ikan, dan sayuran hijau. Siswa menunjukkan partisipasi aktif dan antusias selama kegiatan berlangsung. Kegiatan ini berkontribusi dalam mendukung penguatan literasi gizi siswa sekolah dasar melalui pendekatan edukatif yang kontekstual dan berbasis sekolah.Abstract: Nutritional problems among elementary school children remain a significant public health challenge in Papua, characterized by low levels of nutrition literacy and the absence of established balanced dietary habits. This condition is further influenced by the limited availability of engaging nutrition education and the suboptimal utilization of local food resources as sources of adequate nutrition. This community service program aimed to enhance nutrition literacy and awareness of local food consumption through the implementation of the “Isi Piringku” educational approach among elementary school students in a border region of the Indonesia–Papua New Guinea border regions. The program involved 50 students from grades IV–VI and was delivered through interactive counseling sessions, animated educational videos, and local food–based educational games. Program effectiveness was evaluated using a one-group pre-test and post-test design with a 20-item multiple-choice questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test. The indicators of success were determined based on an increase in the mean knowledge score and statistical significance at p < 0.001 (α = 0.05). The results demonstrated a significant improvement in students’ mean knowledge scores from 68.1% to 86.5%, reflecting an 18.4% increase (p < 0.001), as well as enhanced understanding of balanced nutrition concepts and greater recognition of local food sources such as sago, fish, and green vegetables. Active participation and enthusiasm were observed throughout the program. This initiative contributes to strengthening nutrition literacy among elementary school students through a contextual and school-based educational approach. ]]>
