The main objective of this research was to study and develop a model program to promote Nutrition among kids at school age by the participation of parents and caregivers. The samples in this research were 20 parents in Dusit, Bangkok, by purposive sampling. A questionnaire and group discussion were used for collecting the data. Descriptive statistics used in this research include frequency and percentage. This research found; Most of the samples were from 21-30-year-old and 31-35-year-old (30%), 75% were married, 45% were high school graduates, 40% were in trade, 45% had family income from 10,00020,000 bath, 80% of children were at normal growth level. The program to promote Nutrition among kids at school age developed by sample group was similar in terms of process but should increase channels to spread awareness, such as a database of knowledge and share to learn together within the group.

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