<![CDATA[This study aims to provide education on stunting prevention for parents and introduce the concept of balanced nutrition to first-grade elementary school students in Melati II Village, Kenari Hamlet, Perbaungan District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. The activity employed a descriptive approach through a participatory education method involving parents and students as the main participants. The implementation consisted of preparation, material delivery, discussion, question-and-answer sessions, observation, and evaluation of participants’ understanding. The materials provided to parents covered the definition of stunting, contributing factors, impacts, nutritional needs, parenting practices, hygiene, and preventive measures that can be applied within the family. Meanwhile, students were introduced to nutritious foods, dietary diversity, breakfast, fruit and vegetable consumption, adequate water intake, and healthy hygiene practices. The results indicated positive responses and improved understanding among participants. Parents gained better knowledge about the importance of fulfilling children’s nutritional needs and monitoring growth, while students were able to identify nutritious foods and healthy daily habits. These findings indicate that communicative education adapted to participants’ characteristics can support greater awareness of stunting prevention and the implementation of balanced nutrition from an early age.]]>
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