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The increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes in children is a growing public health concern, often linked to excessive consumption of sugar-rich, energy-dense foods. Many of these contain hidden sugars not easily recognized by consumers. As children are especially drawn to sweet tastes, early dietary habits can significantly impact long-term health. Parental knowledge is essential in guiding healthier food choices and preventing early exposure to diabetes risk. This study aimed to enhance parental awareness of dietary sugar intake and its potential role in childhood diabetes. Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of a health education intervention. The program included a structured lecture and interactive discussion focusing on hidden sugars and diabetes risk. Knowledge was measured using a validated questionnaire administered before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and correlation analysis. Results: The mean knowledge score increased from 7.87 ± 2.03 to 9.65 ± 1.38 (p < 0.001; 99% CI), reflecting a 22.54% improvement. The intervention significantly enhanced parental understanding of hidden sugars. Conclusions: The educational intervention effectively increased parental knowledge regarding hidden sugars and diabetes risk in children. Similar health education programs should be implemented at the community and school levels to support broader diabetes prevention efforts in children.

The study confirms that targeted parental education on hidden sugars can significantly increase knowledge in a community setting.While knowledge is insufficient to ensure behavior change, it is an essential foundation for effective diabetes prevention in children.Embedding such interventions within routine activities offers a promising pathway for improving family health literacy and reducing the risk of future diabetes in vulnerable populations.

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk menguji efektivitas intervensi pendidikan orang tua dalam mengubah perilaku konsumsi gula pada anak-anak. Studi longitudinal yang melacak perubahan pola makan anak-anak setelah orang tua mengikuti program pendidikan akan memberikan bukti yang lebih kuat mengenai dampak intervensi. Selain itu, penelitian dapat difokuskan pada pengembangan dan evaluasi strategi intervensi yang lebih komprehensif, seperti lokakarya memasak sehat atau program pendampingan keluarga, untuk membantu orang tua menerapkan pengetahuan mereka dalam praktik sehari-hari. Terakhir, penting untuk menyelidiki peran faktor sosial ekonomi dan budaya dalam mempengaruhi konsumsi gula dan efektivitas intervensi pendidikan, sehingga program dapat disesuaikan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan spesifik berbagai kelompok masyarakat.

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