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The Impact of Nutrition Education in Workplace

Workplace is one of the places that could affect wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. this study aims to review nutrition education among workers that result can be used as the evidence based for policymakers to start implementing health and nutrition education periodically. We conducted a search on the PubMed Central database in May 2024 to look at various publications and journals in 2010-2024 related to the nutritional education in the workplace using the keywords: nutrition education, workplace. Three studies were meet inclusion and exclusion criteria and further be reviewed. Three studies focused on nutrition education in the workplace. Positive outcomes were recorded for all workplace intervention, including increase in nutrition knowledge, self-efficacy, reduce risky behavior, and improved body mass index and blood biomarkers. Workplace may provide an optimal setting to reach a large proportion of the adult population thus could improve both nutrition education and practice as well as health status. Workplace education related to nutrition, in this paper all gives different positive outcomes

IS THERE A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND EATING BEHAVIOR AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN EDUCATION?

This research aims to see how adolescents' knowledge and attitudes about balanced nutrition are related to their eating behavior. Adolescents are the age group most vulnerable to changes in unhealthy eating habits, which can have a major impact on important aspects of their health. This research involved 160 junior high school students aged 12 to 17 years. Guidelines for knowledge of balanced nutrition (PUGS) as well as eating attitudes and behaviors are the topics of the Nutritional Literacy Survey. Based on the investigation, it is known that 66.9% are in the middle adolescence group (aged 14–17 years). Most respondents had moderate nutritional knowledge with a percentage of 69.4%, a negative attitude percentage of 55.6%, and eating behavior was also in the moderate category at 65.6%. The results of research using bivariate analysis show that the relationship between knowledge and adolescent eating behavior has a p-value of 0.114 (p > 0.05) and the relationship between attitude and adolescent eating behavior has a p-value of 0.108 (p > 0.05), so it can be concluded that there is no relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards the balanced nutritional eating behavior of adolescents. The significance of this research lies in the importance of integrating nutrition education into school programs and curricula to increase nutrition knowledge in adolescents, such as nutrition with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Additionally, educational programs that focus on sustainable development and health awareness may be effective in encouraging healthy eating habits in this age group.

Healthy lifestyle interventions within the curriculum in school-age children: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Childhood obesity is a major public health challenge. Previous research has identified the impact of school-based interventions for preventing and treating obesity; we hypothesized that when curricular changes are integrated, results could be exponentiated. This study aimed to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis of the published literature analyzing information about school-based interventions inserted in the curriculum. The Cochrane Handbook methodology was followed. An electronic search was conducted in five databases, with a specific design strategy per database. Randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental studies of children with nutrition and physical activity (PA) interventions inserted into the school curricula were included. The risk of bias was assessed with the Risk of Bias tool. The mean differences were pooled using a fixed-effects model for the meta-analysis. The certainty of the evidence was evaluated according to the guidelines of the Grading of the Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations working group (Protocol ID: CRD42021270557). After the screening and selection process, 12 studies were included. The interventions identified, based on the school curricula, include classroom activities and homework, among others. A meta-analysis with five intervention groups presented an overall mean difference of -0.14 body mass index (BMI) Z-score (95% CI: -0.25, -0.03) after this intervention with high certainty of the evidence. This systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that nutrition and PA lessons inserted into the curricula and supported with additional activities (i.e. homework, workshops, etc.) could increase nutrition knowledge and improve attitudes toward fruit, vegetables, and water consumption, and BMI Z-score reduction.

Evaluation of a school intervention to improve adherence to the Mediterranean Diet

Objective: To evaluate the effects of a nutrition education programme conducted during health education lessons on students’ adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) and their body mass index (BMI). Design: Quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test research design: two study conditions (intervention and control groups). Setting: Two urban schools, the 11th and 21st primary schools in Limassol, Cyprus. Method: Two hundred and thirty-five fifth- and sixth-grade students participated in the programme. One hundred and fifteen were in the intervention group school (the 11th primary school), and 120 were in the control group school (the 21st primary school). Students in the intervention school participated in nine 80-minute lessons during the health education class. The curriculum focused on the MD and included cooking activities, food tasting and parental involvement. The primary outcomes were subsequent adherence to the MD, nutritional knowledge, self-efficacy physical activity and BMI. Results: Following the implementation of the intervention, the intervention group showed a significant increase in nutritional knowledge, self-efficacy and adherence to the MD ( p < .001). The intervention group also had significantly higher nutritional knowledge and MD Quality Index scores than the control group ( p < .001). However, no effect was observed on children’s BMI ( p > .05). Conclusion: The intervention successfully improved children’s dietary habits in the intervention group by increasing adherence to the MD, but it did not affect their BMI. The results show some promise for addressing poor nutrition through education.

Increased nutrition knowledge and adherence to the Mediterranean diet are associated with lower body mass index and better self-rated general health among university students

BackgroundNutrition knowledge and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) have been suggested to have beneficial effects on weight status and general health. The scarcity of assessment of these effects on large samples of university students is, however, observed. ObjectiveTo investigate the association of nutrition knowledge and adherence to the MedDiet with body mass index (BMI) and self-rated general health among university students. MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study among 1776 university students aged 21.34 ± 2.47 years. Nutrition knowledge and MedDiet adherence scores were assessed using validated questionnaires. Anthropometric measurements and general health were self-reported. ResultsThe prevalence of overweight and obesity was 23.1% and 4.0%, respectively. Approximately 52% of students self-rated their general health as fair or poor. MedDiet adherence score was positively correlated with nutrition knowledge scores (P < 0.001) and inversely associated with BMI (P < 0.001). Non-overweight students had significantly higher nutrition knowledge scores and MedDiet adherence scores compared to overweight/obese peers. Similarly, non-smoking students had higher nutrition knowledge scores than their smoking counterparts (P = 0.017). Participants who self-rated their general health as fair or poor showed significantly lower nutrition knowledge and MedDiet adherence scores than other groups. Health science students had significantly lower consumption of fish, legumes, olive oil, unrefined whole grains, fruits, and vegetables compared to other students. ConclusionsElevated levels of nutrition knowledge and adherence to the MedDiet were associated with lower BMI and better self-rated general health. Urgent interventions are needed to promote nutrition knowledge and healthy eating behavior among university students.

Mobile Application Increased Nutrition Knowledge Among Brazilian Physicians

ObjectiveTo assess whether using a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet recommendation application increases primary care physicians’ knowledge and dietary counseling skills. DesignA randomized controlled trial. SettingBrazilian public primary care service. ParticipantsTwo hundred and twenty-two physicians (intervention group: n = 111; control group: n = 111). InterventionThirty days of using the Dieta Dash application. The application provides information about nutritional recommendations for hypertension management. Main Outcome MeasuresNutrition knowledge score. Secondary outcomes: self-assessment of knowledge, self-confidence, assessment of eating habits, and barriers to dietary counseling. AnalysisLinear mixed-effects models for repeated measures and generalized estimating equations for comparing changes between groups. ResultsA total of 66.2% of participants completed the follow-up. There was no significant difference between the groups regarding the mean knowledge score (P = 0.15). The prevalence of high knowledge increased by 12% (prevalence ratio [PR] = 1.12; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.00–1.25) in the intervention group and showed an improvement in the self-confidence assessment (PR = 1.21; 95% CI, 1.02–1.44), and increased assessment of eating habits (PR = 1.26; 95% CI, 1.10–1.55). Conclusions and ImplicationsThe Dieta Dash application helped address dietary counseling, improving knowledge and self-confidence. However, innovative strategies are needed to minimize the primary care barriers.

Evaluating Nutrition-related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices for the Prevention of Breast Cancer among Women in Jordan

Background: A healthy diet plays a significant role in preventing and treating various diseases, including colon and breast cancer. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to nutrition in breast cancer prevention and to explore the relationship between demographic characteristics and nutrition practices for breast cancer prevention. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning breast cancer among 1511 women in Jordan. The survey underwent content validation and received IRB approval from King Abdullah University Hospital. Results: A total of 1511 participants completed the survey. Knowledge levels, with a mean score of 12, significantly varied based on education level (ρ-value = 0.04), field of education (ρ-value ≤ 0.001), and physical activity (ρ-value ≤ 0.001). The mean scores for attitudes and practices toward nutrition-related breast cancer prevention factors were 21.5 and 37, respectively. Conclusion: The study found that education level, family history, physical activity patterns, and sleep habits were factors associated with nutrition knowledge and positive practices, potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer. However, increasing nutrition knowledge alone was not sufficient to change dietary behavior. Implications for Nursing: Risk reduction strategies can be enhanced by incorporating evidence-based practices, such as those identified in this study. Additionally, current prevention and treatment options, including education, counseling, and psychosocial support, should be further developed to increase nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices for breast cancer prevention. Keywords: Breast cancer, Nutrition, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Awareness, Lifestyle.

Impact of nutrition education programme and controlled dietary modification on nutritional status in young male athletes

PurposeThe current study sought to assess the synergistic effects of an eight-week nutrition education program (NEP) and controlled dietary modification (CDM) on the nutrition knowledge (NK), nutrition practice (NP), and daily dietary intake of nutrition counselling group (NCG) versus ad-libitum group (ALG), as well as to identify the dietary factors predicting athletes' NP. MethodsA total of 105 male players (14–18 years) from the sports disciplines-football, hockey, swimming, and athletics-were block randomized into the NCG and the ALG. The NCG underwent an 8-week nutritional intervention (NI) that included NEP and CDM, while ALG did not participate in the NI and followed ad-libitum dietary intake. Primary data on each subject's NK, NP, daily food intake, and anthropometric measurements were collected before and after the intervention period for paired and case-control analysis. ResultsA strong association has been depicted between players’ NK and NP. Daily intake of carbohydrate, protein, calcium, and dietary fibre could be referred to as the significant positive predictors of NP, while fat intake is the negative predictor. The synergistic implementation of NEP and CDM reduced the energy deficits among the NCGby significantly increasing their daily calorie intake to an average of 97%. Protein intake was significantly increased, thus meeting 88% of the recommendation, while the increase in carbohydrate intake was insignificant, meeting 89% of the standards post-NI. Further, the NCG showed significant increases in intake of minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and selenium, while the ALG had substantial reductions. The former also exhibited significant rises in vitamin A, B9, B12, C, and E intakes. The most significant spikes in macro and micronutrient intake were observed in the footballers and hockey players, who were also the groups with the largest increases in NK and NP scores. ConclusionThe equilibrium in macronutrient bifurcations and relative macronutrient and micronutrient intake post-intervention indicates the effectiveness of nutritional enactment through an 8-week controlled dietary modification and systematic nutrition education programme on the nutritional status of young athletes. Therefore, good nutrition knowledge may improve the dietary patterns and nutrition intake of athletes. Intervention studies should emphasize nutrition education, aiming for improved athletic performance.

Updating the Foodbot Factory serious game with new interactive engaging features and enhanced educational content.

Serious games (i.e., digital games designed for educational purposes) can foster positive learning attitudes and are increasingly used as educational tools. Foodbot Factory is a serious game application (app) that helps children learn about healthy eating based on Canada's Food Guide principles and has demonstrated to increase nutrition knowledge among this group. This paper describes the process followed to expand Foodbot Factory's educational content and integrate immersive technologies and innovative features into the app. The revision process, which was guided by the Obesity-Related Behavioral Intervention Trials model, included the following phases: first, an interdisciplinary team of nutrition scientists, education experts, and computer scientists analyzed data from the original pilot study, recently published literature, and feedback from stakeholders to define areas to improve Foodbot Factory. The five original Foodbot Factory modules were evaluated by the team during weekly meetings, where the educational content, interactive features, and other elements that required updates (e.g., aesthetics and accessibility) were identified. Second, prototypes were created and refined until a final version of Foodbot Factory was approved. Nineteen children tested the updated Foodbot Factory and found it "easy to use" (89%) and "fun" (95%). The new version of Foodbot Factory contains 19 learning objectives, including 13 original and six new objectives. Interactive engagement features in the updated Foodbot Factory included augmented reality incorporated into two learning modules; new mini-games were created, including a memory game; an overhaul of the aesthetics; (e.g., new food images); and accessibility features were included to support users with cognitive and vision disabilities.

Deep neural network for prediction of diet quality among doctors and nurses in North China during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented pressure on front-line healthcare workers, leading to poor health status, especially diet quality. This study aimed to develop a diet quality prediction model and determine the predictive effects of personality traits, socioeconomic status, lifestyles, and individual and working conditions on diet quality among doctors and nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 5,013 doctors and nurses from thirty-nine COVID-19 designated hospitals provided valid responses in north China in 2022. Participants' data related to social-demographic characteristics, lifestyles, sleep quality, personality traits, burnout, work-related conflicts, and diet quality were collected with questionnaires. Deep Neural Network (DNN) was applied to develop a diet quality prediction model among doctors and nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mean score of diet quality was 46.14 ± 15.08; specifically, the mean scores for variety, adequacy, moderation, and overall balance were 14.33 ± 3.65, 17.99 ± 5.73, 9.41 ± 7.33, and 4.41 ± 2.98, respectively. The current study developed a DNN model with a 21-30-28-1 network framework for diet quality prediction. The DNN model achieved high prediction efficacy, and values of R2, MAE, MSE, and RMSE were 0.928, 0.048, 0.004, and 0.065, respectively. Among doctors and nurses in north China, the top five predictors in the diet quality prediction model were BMI, poor sleep quality, work-family conflict, negative emotional eating, and nutrition knowledge. During the COVID-19 pandemic, poor diet quality is prevalent among doctors and nurses in north China. Machine learning models can provide an automated identification mechanism for the prediction of diet quality. This study suggests that integrated interventions can be a promising approach to improving diet quality among doctors and nurses, particularly weight management, sleep quality improvement, work-family balance, decreased emotional eating, and increased nutrition knowledge.

Pendampingan Pemilihan Jajanan Sehat sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Obesitas pada Anak Usia Sekolah

High-calorie snacks triggers the accumulation of fat in the body which can cause overweight and obesity in children. In addition, high-calorie snacks intake affects academic performance. Based on preliminary study, 57% of primary school students consume high-calorie snacks. In addition, the lack of healthy canteen facilities triggers children to buy food outside of school. Based on initial observations, 80% of food vendors sell high calorie and simple sugars snacks. This community service aims to assess the effectiveness of assistance to school children's knowledge as an effort to prevent obesity. This study used the PAR (Participatory Action Research) approach through the lecture method using animated videos, peer groups and demonstrations. Results shown that nutrition mentoring program can increase nutrition knowledge in primary school-aged children by 55%. It was concluded that mentoring the selection of healthy snacks for school children can increase knowledge in preventing obesity.

Nutrition Education and Assistance Based on Behavior Change in Adolescent Girls to Improve Nutritional Status and Hemoglobin Levels

Inappropriate nutritional behavior is a common cause of nutritional issues among adolescents, often leading to conditions like underweight and anemia. This study aimed to assess the impact of nutrition education and behavioral change-based support on the nutritional status and hemoglobin levels of adolescent girls. The study included 75 adolescent girls aged 16-18 years from Singosari Village, Gresik District, chosen through purposive sampling. Over a 30-day period, intensive nutrition education and assistance were provided, utilizing various methods such as lectures, discussions, role play, and practical exercises. The results revealed significant improvements in various aspects. Participants exhibited increased nutrition knowledge, energy and protein intake, body weight, nutritional status, and hemoglobin levels after the intervention (p &lt; 0.05). The rise in knowledge was linked to higher protein intake (p=0.009), while adequate protein intake was associated with weight gain (p=0.025). Weight gain, in turn, correlated significantly with improved nutritional status based on BMI/U (p = 0.041). Hemoglobin levels also significantly increased, shifting from 11.6 + 0.2 mg/dl (low) to 13.4 + 0.1 mg/dl (normal) after the intervention. This improvement in hemoglobin levels was linked to increased energy intake (p = 0.012) and a change in the practice of consuming iron supplementation, shifting from no usage to weekly consumption. In conclusion, nutrition education and behavioral change-based support can effectively enhance energy, protein, and iron intake, leading to improved nutritional status and hemoglobin levels among adolescent girls.

The Role of Teachers in Addressing Childhood Obesity: A School-Based Approach.

Childhood obesity is one of the most prevalent public health challenges in the United States, and although rates are declining overall, rates among children living in underserved neighborhoods are increasing. This five-year intervention project seeks to empower teachers (n = 92) to invest in their own health and then integrate nutrition concepts into core subjects' lessons in elementary schools. The professional development sessions reflect the concepts in the Whole Child, Whole School, Whole Community model. Results indicate that teachers who attended professional development sessions were more likely to implement nutrition lessons in the classroom (r = 0.54, p < 0.01), and students demonstrated a significant increase in nutrition knowledge (p < 0.001, df = 2, F = 9.66). Investing in school-based programs that ensure teacher well-being and professional development can yield positive benefits for both teachers and students.

The Influence of Educational Videos on Knowledge of Food and Beverage Consumption of Contemporary Snacks in Young Women at SMA PGRI 2 Palembang

Introduction: Consumption of snack foods and drinks contributes to adolescent intake which affects nutritional status so good knowledge is needed. Educational videos are an interesting nutrition education medium and can help increase nutrition knowledge in adolescents. This study aims to determine the influence of educational videos on knowledge of food consumption and beverages of contemporary snacks in adolescent girls at SMA PGRI 02 Palembang. Method: This research is a quasi-experiment with one group pretest posttest group design. The study was conducted at SMA PGRI 02 Palembang in March. The study sample was 106 students according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The statistical test used is the paired sample t test. Results: There is a significant difference in educational videos on the knowledge of food consumption and contemporary snack drinks for young women at SMA 02 PGRI Palembang after being given educational videos with a p value of &lt;0.05. Conclusion: Interesting educational videos can increase teenagers' attention to the material presented so that it can change the knowledge of food consumption and snack drinks for the better.

Pengaruh Media Komik Dan Poster Terhadap Pengetahuan Gizi Seimbang Anak Sekolah

Background: Due to a lack of awareness about balanced nutrition requirements, school-age children are currently struggling with a variety of nutritional issues, including undernutrition and excess nutrition. The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of comic books and posters on children's knowledge of a balanced diet. Methods: This type of research is a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post test with control. The research location was at the Ambon City Orphanage with 60 school children aged 10-12 years as subjects. The independent variable is the use of comics and posters in balanced nutrition counseling, while the dependent variable is children's knowledge. At the beginning and end of the study, children's knowledge was measured by a questionnaire. Data analysis used paired sample test and independent samples T-test. The results showed that there was a significant increase in knowledge of balanced nutrition in orphanage children before and after being given comic media and posters with a p-value &lt;0.05. Counseling with poster media is more effective in increasing nutrition knowledge than comic media.

Nutrition Knowledge Is Associated With Diet Quality Among US Army Soldiers

ObjectiveExamine the relationship between nutrition knowledge, diet quality, and eating behavior among active-duty US Army Soldiers. MethodsCross-sectional study with data collection in February 2018 via paper surveys during the validation of the Military Eating Behavior Survey. ResultsAmong 440 US Army Soldiers, nutrition knowledge was positively and significantly associated with diet quality (b = 0.29, P < 0.001). For every 1-point increase in nutrition knowledge, the Healthy Eating Index-2015 score was expected to increase by 0.29 points. Nutrition knowledge was not significantly associated with skipping breakfast (odds ratio, 1.01; 95% confidence interval, 0.98–1.04) or dining out (odds ratio, 1.01; 95% confidence interval, 0.98–1.03). Conclusions and ImplicationsThe outcomes of this study warrant further investigation to determine what interventions provide the strongest outcomes for improving nutrition knowledge and diet quality, as well as create and support an environment that enhances healthy behaviors regarding nutrition that lead to improved diet quality among active-duty Soldiers.

The The Effect of Nutrition Education Using Videos and E-booklets on Increasing Knowledge of Balanced Nutrition in High School Students in Jakarta

Abstract: The adolescent counts as a productive age group who needs an adequate nutritional intake to ensure their productivity in their studies and work. A long-term period of unbalanced nutrition consumption might impact one's health and productivity. One of the interventions that can be done is through education to increase their knowledge of balanced nutrition. The media used in this research are e-booklets and videos. Objectives: This research aims to understand the difference between balanced nutrition knowledge before and after nutritional education using E-booklets and videos among high school students in Jakarta and also to find the difference in the effectiveness of both media. Methods: The sampling technique used in this research was random sampling with a total of 95 respondents. The method used is a quasi-experiment with a Wilcoxon test to find the difference in knowledge before and after the intervention and a Mann-Whitney test to find the difference between media effectiveness in increasing knowledge. Results: The results show that both e-booklets (p-value = 0.000) and videos (p-value = 0.000) give a significant effect in increasing balanced nutrition knowledge levels. There is also no significant difference in the effectiveness of both media (p-value = 0.350). Conclusion: Balanced nutrition education using e-booklets and video proven to be effective in increasing nutrition knowledge in adolescents. Further research could be done by expanding the population and increase sample number.

Optimalisasi Konseling Gizi Melalui Media Sosial Whatsapp Terhadap Perubahan Pola Makan Pasein DM Tipe 2 Di RSUD Tengku Rafi’an Siak

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the ten biggest diseases hospitalized at RSUD Tengku Rafi'an Siak. In February 2022, the number of visits for diabetes mellitus (DM) patients was 144 people, and in March it increased to 161 people. The increase in the number of DM sufferers is mainly caused by the development of the wrong diet. The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of nutritional counseling on the diet of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. The type of research is quantitative with a queasy experiment research design and a non-randomized control group pretest-posttest design. This research was carried out at RSUD Tengku Rafi'an Siak in May-July 2022. The intervention group received face-to-face counseling 4 times and through Whatsapp groups 4 times. The control group only received face-to-face counseling 4 times. The number of respondents for each group was 30 people. The variables collected were diet and nutritional knowledge. Data analysis was performed with non-parametric Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney. The results of this study showed a change in eating pattern scores for the better (-89.3±30.2) in the intervention group, on the contrary, there was an increase in eating pattern scores (6.2±61.0) in the control group after education was given. There was a significant increase in nutritional knowledge in the intervention group (19.2±9.25) compared to controls (8.7±4.42) after the education was given. Face-to-face nutrition counseling accompanied by counseling through Whatsapp groups is effective in increasing knowledge and improving the diet of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients at RSUD Tengku Rafi'an Siak except for vegetables. It is expected for Tengku Rafian Siak Hospital to use nutritional counseling and reminders via WhatsApp social media to DM patients.

Service-Learning Through Community-Based Nutrition Teaching Equips Medical Students With Sustained Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Habits

Introduction Nutrition education and counseling are critical to patient health. Primary care physicians are positioned to provide this counseling; however, due to a lack of nutrition education, many physicians-in-training lack these skills. This study evaluates the knowledge and self-efficacy of Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of University of Southern California (USC) Primary Care Program (PCP) medical students after leading community-based nutrition classes. Methods First-year PCP KSOM students completed a survey immediately after teaching nutrition classes (Phase I: Spring 2017-Spring 2020) and 1-4 years after teaching (Phase II: August 2021). Open-ended responses were coded thematically, and descriptive data were analyzed in Qualtrics. Results There were 93 phase I respondents; however, not everyone answered every question. Among 45 question respondents, students reported learning about macronutrients (29%), portion sizes (16%), glycemic index (15%), and metabolic syndrome (12%). Among 57 question respondents, 49% reported having knowledge to now counsel patients about nutrition. There were 60 phase II respondents. Students reported sustained, increased nutrition knowledge (88%) and confidence (85%) from baseline, and making healthy personal dietary changes. Discussion It is important for physicians-in-training to gain nutrition education early in their career. This training can benefit student knowledge, behavior change, confidence, and their future patients through counseling.

The Effects of the Nutrition Lottery Draw Game to Increase Nutrition Knowledge

&lt;p class="abstrak"&gt;&lt;em&gt;A good generation must be created through effort and real work. One generation is a group of schoolchildren who are the nation's investment. A complete generation must be supported by good nutrition. In order to fulfill good food ingredients, of course, it requires proper nutritional knowledge. This study aims to determine the effect of the nutrition lottery draw game media on increasing nutritional knowledge in elementary school children. The research design used a quasi-experimental design (Non-Randomized group pre-test post-test) with research subjects of as many as 48 children divided into 2 (two) treatment groups (each group consisting of 24 people). The subjects of the study employed the students in Elementary School 17 and 20 Siantan, Jungkat District, Mempawah Regency in March 2021. Data analysis with Wilcoxon test and Man-Whithney. Furthermore, the intervention was carried out for one month effectively and divided into 2 (two) groups, namely, one group was provided games treatment and one group had no treatment. There were differences in knowledge scores before and after the intervention in the control and treatment groups. There was no difference in the increase of knowledge scores in the treatment and control groups.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="abstrak"&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="abstrak"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Keywords:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Games, Nutritional Knowledge, Schoolchildren&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;