Strengthening Nutrition and Health Awareness among Children and Adolescents through Educational Media at Juanda Public Health Center, Samarinda

Penguatan Kesadaran Gizi dan Kesehatan Anak serta Remaja melalui Media Edukasi di Puskesmas Juanda, Samarinda

Abstract

The Thematic Community Service Program (KKNT) "Healthy Generation" at Juanda Community Health Center, Samarinda, aims to enhance community awareness and knowledge, especially adolescents, about balanced nutrition and early stunting prevention. The main program, "Nutritional Action," was conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Air Hitam and MA Al Uswah Gunung Kelua, including jingled exercise, nutrition education using the "My Plate" method, healthy breakfast, and iron tablet distribution for female students. In addition, educational posters were distributed to 29 Posyandu, and collaborative digital educational content was created on social media to reach broader communities. Evaluations showed significant improvements in participants’ nutrition knowledge and positive responses to digital educational media. The program's success was supported by collaboration among students, the health center, and local government. This initiative contributes substantially to stunting prevention and improving public health quality in East Kalimantan.