<![CDATA[Background: Nutritional problems among prospective or pregnant mothers, such as chronic energy deficiency (CED), obesity, and anemia, remain prevalent. Anemia, in particular, increases the maternal mortality rate by 3.7 times compared to non-anemic mothers. Addressing nutritional issues early, including among young women, is essential for improving maternal health outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between balanced nutrition knowledge and the nutritional status of female students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan Cirebon in 2024. Methods: This quantitative research employed a cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of female students, selected through total sampling. Data analysis was conducted using Spearman’s Rank correlation test. The independent variable was balanced nutrition knowledge, and the dependent variable was nutritional status. Results: The Spearman’s Rank correlation test showed a significant relationship between balanced nutrition knowledge and nutritional status with a p-value of 0.016 (< 0.05) and a correlation coefficient of 0.240. This positive correlation indicates that higher knowledge of balanced nutrition is associated with better nutritional status. Conclusion: There is a significant and positive relationship between balanced nutrition knowledge and nutritional status. Nutrition knowledge can serve as a modifiable factor to improve the nutritional status of individuals, particularly among female students. Interventions aimed at enhancing nutrition education may contribute to better health outcomes in this population.]]>
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