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Low nutritional knowledge will lead to wrong eating habits so that it can cause nutritional problems in adolescents. Prevention of these nutritional problems requires nutrition education activities with the theme of the four pillars of balanced nutrition through media that can increase adolescent nutrition knowledge. Currently, Instagram is a popular social media among teenagers that can be used as a medium for nutrition education. Based on this, this study was conducted to determine the effect of nutrition education through Instagram with the theme of the four pillars of balanced nutrition on the nutritional knowledge of young men in Pontianak Kota Districts Public High School. This type of research is a pre-experimental research design with one group pre-test – post test. The subjects of the study were male youths of SMA Negeri in Pontianak Kota sub-district, namely SMA N 4 and SMA N 8 Pontianak City. A total of 35 samples were selected by snowball sampling technique. Data collection techniques through a rolling process from one respondent to another to meet the needs of researchers. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Test to see the difference in nutritional knowledge before and after being given nutrition education. In present study, we obtained a p value (p-value) of 0.000, which means that there is a difference before and after being given nutritional intervention in the form of nutrition education on the nutritional knowledge of high school boys in Pontianak Kota District. Conclusions: Nutrition education through Instagram with the theme of the Four Pillars of Balanced Nutrition can increase adolescent nutrition knowledge.

Nutrition education through Instagram with the theme of the Four Pillars of Balanced Nutrition can increase adolescent nutrition knowledge.The study found a significant difference in nutritional knowledge before and after the intervention.This suggests that Instagram is an effective medium for delivering nutrition education to adolescent boys in Pontianak Kota District.

Further research could explore the long-term effects of Instagram-based nutrition education on dietary habits and nutritional status among adolescents. Investigating the optimal content format and frequency for Instagram posts to maximize engagement and knowledge retention would be beneficial. Additionally, studies could examine the effectiveness of incorporating interactive features, such as quizzes or polls, into Instagram nutrition education programs to enhance learning and participation. Considering the potential for peer influence, future research could also assess the impact of group-based Instagram interventions on adolescent nutrition knowledge and behaviors, potentially fostering a supportive learning environment. Finally, exploring the use of Instagram to address specific nutritional deficiencies prevalent in the region could provide targeted interventions and improve adolescent health outcomes.

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