<![CDATA[This study aims to describe and analyze the implementation of a balanced nutrition counseling program as an effort to improve the health of pregnant women and toddlers at Cahaya Insani Kindergarten. The background of this study is the importance of balanced nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood in preventing malnutrition and stunting. This research employed a qualitative descriptive design using field observations, interviews, and documentation methods. A total of 20 participants, consisting of pregnant women and parents of toddlers, took part in the program. The results indicate that face – to - face counseling delivered using simple language, practical examples, and interactive discussions was effective in increasing participants’ knowledge and awareness of balanced nutrition. The program also encouraged positive changes in dietary behavior, although some challenges remained, such as economic limitations and limited access to food resources. The implications of this study suggest that community - based nutrition education integrated with early childhood education can serve as a preventive intervention model to improve maternal and child health. Future research is recommended to involve a larger sample size, longer observation periods, and more comprehensive quantitative evaluations of behavioral changes.]]>
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