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Stunting is a condition of growth failure in toddlers due to chronic malnutrition characterized by height below the age standard. This study aims to analyze the dietary patterns of stunted toddlers in the Parigi Community Health Center, Muna Regency, in 2025. The study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design. Informants consisted of mothers who had stunted toddlers as key informants and Posyandu cadres as supporting informants selected by purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, then analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions with triangulation validity tests. The results showed that feeding practices for stunted toddlers were still not in accordance with recommendations. All informants had carried out Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (IMD), but exclusive breastfeeding was not optimal due to the perception of insufficient breast milk. Complementary breastfeeding (MP-ASI) tended to be given before the age of 6 months, influenced by the assumption that babies were hungry when they cried and cultural habits. The frequency of toddler meals was irregular, the type of food was dominated by porridge, and food variety was still limited. Consumption of animal side dishes, vegetables, and fruit was also not routinely provided. In conclusion, the dietary patterns of stunted toddlers in the study area do not meet the principles of balanced nutrition and are still influenced by family knowledge and habits. Therefore, increased education for mothers and families regarding appropriate feeding practices is needed to support optimal toddler growth and development.

Malnutrition and stunting among children under five remain major public health challenges in developing countries, including Indonesia. These conditions are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, impaired cognitive development, and reduced productivity in adulthood. Stunting reflects chronic nutritional deficiencies, while severe malnutrition indicates acute or prolonged inadequate nutrient intake, often exacerbated by infections, poor caregiving practices, and unfavorable socioeconomic conditions. This case report aims to describe the clinical condition, contributing factors, management, and outcomes of a 14-month-old female toddler diagnosed with severe malnutrition and stunting without complications in Blang Dalam Geuteung Village, Nisam Subdistrict, North Aceh Regency. The assessment was conducted using a family medicine approach, incorporating detailed history taking, physical examination, anthropometric measurements, and nutritional status evaluation based on World Health Organization Z-score indicators. Interventions included nutritional rehabilitation through appropriate dietary intake, family education on balanced nutrition and proper feeding practices, routine growth monitoring, and optimization of primary healthcare services. The results showed gradual improvement in the child’s nutritional status, evidenced by weight gain, better appetite, and improved feeding patterns following the intervention. This case highlights the importance of early detection, comprehensive family-centered management, and continuous monitoring in addressing malnutrition and stunting at the primary care level. Strengthening community-based interventions, improving caregiver knowledge, and enhancing collaboration between healthcare providers and families are essential to reduce the burden of malnutrition and support optimal child growth and development.

Stunting is a growth failure condition in toddlers caused by chronic malnutrition, particularly during the critical first 1,000 days of life. This condition is influenced by various factors, including maternal education and feeding practices. This study aims to analyze the relationship between maternal education level and feeding patterns with the incidence of stunting among toddlers in the working area of the Pekauman Community Health Center, Banjarmasin City. The research employed a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of mothers with toddlers, with 66 respondents selected through accidental sampling. Data collection was carried out using structured questionnaires and documentation studies related to children’s nutritional status. Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate methods, with the Spearman Rho test applied at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed a significant relationship between maternal education level and stunting incidence (p = 0.009), suggesting that lower levels of maternal education were associated with higher stunting rates. Conversely, feeding patterns did not show a statistically significant relationship with stunting (p = 0.081), although descriptive data indicated that inappropriate feeding practices were common among respondents. The majority of mothers in this study had basic education (elementary to junior high school), and a considerable number of toddlers were found to be stunted. Based on these results, it can be concluded that maternal education level plays an essential role in influencing stunting, while feeding patterns require further investigation with larger samples. The study recommends strengthening nutrition education and counseling programs for mothers, particularly those with low educational backgrounds, alongside regular monitoring of child growth and development by health professionals. Additionally, government efforts to expand access to health and nutrition information through easily accessible media are expected to contribute to stunting prevention and reduction strategies.

Stunting is a form of malnutrition characterized by height-for-age indicators. The height-for-age (H/A) indicator reflects chronic nutritional issues resulting from prolonged adverse conditions. The aim of this study is to identify the factors influencing the incidence of stunting in children aged 12–59 months in the working area of the Lobu Health Center, Banggai Regency. This research employs a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study consists of mothers with stunted children. A total of 85 respondents were selected as the sample using a total sampling technique. The independent variables in this study are maternal education level, family income, and feeding practices. The dependent variable is stunting. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires, and children's height was measured with a microtoise and converted into standard z-scores. The results indicate a significant effect of feeding practices on the incidence of stunting in children aged 12-59 months (p=0.002; r=0.326). Improved feeding practices are associated with a reduction in stunting rates in the working area of the Lobu Health Center, Banggai Regency, emphasizing the need to enhance feeding practices. Therefore, nurses and other healthcare professionals should intensify health promotion efforts regarding proper feeding practices for young children.

The stunting rate of Acehnese toddlers ranks 31st out of 34 provinces in Indonesia at 37, 3 percent. This number indicates that stunting is one of the public health problems in Aceh and become a threat to future generations. This study aims to see the correlation between parenting and stunting incidences of toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center, Baitussalam, Aceh Besar. This study was a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The interview and questionnaire were used as data collection instruments. The population was mothers with toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center involving 77 respondents. The sample was determined by non-probability sampling, namely a total sampling technique. The sample was 77 respondents chosen by a Total Sampling technique. This study was done in March 2024 using the Chi-Square Test ( =95%). The result of univariate analysis shows that toddlers with stunting (59, 7%), exlusive breastfeeding (42, 9%), and complementary feeding (36, 4). Further, the result of the bivariate analysis reveals there is a correlation beetwen exclusive breastfeeding (p=0,035), and complementary feeding (P 0,052), towards the stunting incidences of toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center, Baitussalam, Aceh Besar, 2024. This study recommends that the healthworkers improve the services of Posyandu for infants and toddlers, espicially thise with body weight problems and height to prevent malnutrition and stunting problens.

Based on the results of the 2022 Indonesian Nutrition Status (SSGI) survey by the Ministry of Health, the prevalence of stunting among children under five in Maluku Province reached 26.1%. This figure puts Maluku province in the 13th place nationally. It was recorded that Maluku province cut the number of stunted children under five by 2.6 points from the previous year. In SSGI 2021, the prevalence of stunting in Maluku reached 28.7%, but this figure is still relatively high because it exceeds the threshold set by WHO of 20%. The purpose of this study is: to determine the relationship between feeding patterns and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the working area of the Mangoli Health Center, Sula Islands. This study is an analytical observational research using a cross sectional approach. The results of the chi-square test showed that there was a meaningful relationship between feeding patterns, namely the amount of food given to toddlers with a p value = 0.002. because the p value < 0.005 thus H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, so there is a meaningful relationship between the provision of food to toddlers and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the working area of the Mangoli Health Center in the Sula Islands Mangoli Health Center.

Stunting is a form of malnutrition which is characterized by an indicator of height according to age. The TB/U indicator provides an indication of chronic nutritional problems as a result of a long-standing condition. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between feeding patterns and the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 12-59 months in the working area of the Gunung Tinggi Community Health Center, Sukaraya Village.  This research uses correlational research with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were mothers who had stunted toddlers. Respondents in this study were 85 respondents, taken using purposive sampling technique. The independent variable in this research is feeding pattern. The dependent variable in this research is stunting. Data was collected using a questionnaire and the toddler's height was measured using a microtoise and converted into a standardized value (z-score). Data were analyzed using the Spearmen's Rho test with significance α=0.05. The research results showed that there was a significant relationship between feeding patterns and the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 12-59 months (p=0.002; r=0.326). The relationship that occurs is a weak relationship and the relationship between these variables is in the same direction, meaning that the better the feeding pattern, the level of stunting incidents in the working area of ​​the Gunung Tinggi Community Health Center, Sukaraya Village will decrease, so the feeding pattern must be improved. Therefore, nurses and other health workers must increase health promotion regarding good feeding patterns for toddlers.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that impacts the growth and development of children, posing a serious challenge to public health in Indonesia. One strategic approach to addressing this issue is through intensive training of health cadres. Health cadres play a crucial role in educating the community about the importance of balanced nutrition and good health practices, especially for pregnant women and young children. Structured and continuous intensive training for health cadres is expected to enhance their knowledge and skills in early detection of stunting cases, providing nutritional education, and implementing appropriate interventions. This training program covers various topics such as healthy eating patterns, infant and young child feeding (IYCF), and prevention of diseases contributing to stunting. Additionally, the training includes simulations and field practices that allow health cadres to apply their acquired knowledge in real-life situations. Results from this training show significant improvements in the competencies of health cadres and a reduction in stunting prevalence in the intervention areas. Therefore, intensive training of health cadres has proven to be an effective strategy for stunting prevention and needs to be widely implemented in various regions of Indonesia.

The youth was very closely linked to growth and development. A balanced nutritional intake is required to ensure that the baby grows well. While nutritional deficiencies in the first year of growth can lead to irreparable effects. Stunting has become one of many nutritional problems. Stunting is a growing childhood problem caused by recurrent infections and chronic malnutrition. The study aims to find out the relationship between parental care patterns in feeding and stunting incidents in balita (rangge 1-5 year). This research used cross sectional research designs with correlational quantitative research methods. The study used the observation sheet and parenting feeding styles questionnaire (PFSQ) using the accidental sampling approach with a total sample of 62 parents who have case in the Puskesmas Work Territory of Palasari Subang District. This study used data analysis of the Chi Square correlation test. The results of the study showed that the majority gave democratic parental care, 25 (40.3 %) and most did not experience 36 stunts (58.1 %). The analysis of the Chi Square correlation test obtained p value= 0,000 (p<0.05), which indicated that the pattern of parental care in feeding had something to do with the occurrence of stunts in young children. It can be concluded that parental care can decrease incidence of stuntingand recommeended to take the right action to increasehealth for balita (rangge 1-5 year)    

Background: Stunting incidents occur more frequently at the age of 24 – 59 months. Objective: This study aims to determine the risk factors for stunting in toddlers aged 24 - 59 months in Gurgur Pardomuan, Southeast Aceh Regency. Of the 372 babies measured, 84 were recorded as stunted. Method: This type of research is descriptive with a cross-sectional design. Data collection uses questionnaires and observations. The population in this study were all toddlers aged 24-59 months who had anthropometric measurements taken and the data were recorded at the Gurgur Pardomuan Community Health Center, Southeast Aceh Regency. The minimum sample is 74 people with a sample size ratio between cases and controls, namely 1: 1. Stunting is measured based on the score of height for age (TB/U). Toddler height data was measured using a microtome. Data on breastfeeding history, parents' education level, parents' income, and feeding patterns were collected using a questionnaire. Data on the history of low birth weight babies is collected based on the KIA book. Results: This study shows that there is a relationship between a history of exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting (p=0.017; or = 3.120), parental income (p=0.000; or = 6.481), history of low birth weight (p=0.041; or = 2,762). toddlers who do not receive exclusive breastfeeding have a 3,120 times risk of suffering from stunting compared to exclusively breastfed toddlers, low-income parents have a 6,481 times risk of suffering from stunting compared to high-income parents, LBW has a 2,762 times risk of suffering from stunting compared to those who do not. Conclusion: This research shows that exclusive breastfeeding, low parental income, and LBW are risk factors for stunting in toddlers aged 24 – 59 months.    

Background: Stunting is a form of malnutrition which is characterized by indicators of height according to age. The TB/U indicator provides an indication of chronic nutritional problems as a result of a long-standing condition. Objective: in this research is to determine the relationship between eating patterns and history of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in children under five in Duren Mekar Bojongsari Village in 2023. Method: This research uses a descriptive correlation research design with a cross sectional approach. Correlation design is research that connects variables. one to another, and approaches. The number of samples that will be used in this research is 50 children under five. Data was collected using a CFQ (Child Feeding Questionnaire) questionnaire and toddlers' height was measured using a microtoise and converted into standardized values. Data analysis was carried out in percentage form and used the chi-square statistical test. Research Results: It was found that the sig value of diet was 0.009 < 0.05 and the sig value of Exclusive Breastfeeding History was 0.013 < 0.05. So Ha is accepted, meaning that there is a relationship between diet and history of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in children under five in Duren Mekar Bojongsari Village, Depok City in 2023. Based on the correlation coefficient of diet with the incidence of stunting of 0.023 and the correlation coefficient of history of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting of 0.023. 0.028. This means that the level of correlation between diet and history of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting is strong.    

Introduction: Stunting is a form of malnutrition which is characterized by an indicator of height according to age. The TB/U indicator provides an indication of chronic nutritional problems as a result of a long-standing condition.  Objective: The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between eating patterns and a history of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in children under five in Duren Mekar Bojongsari Village in 2023. Method: This research uses a descriptive correlation research design with a cross sectional approach. The number of samples that will be used in this research is 50 children under five. Data was collected using a CFQ (Child Feeding Questionnaire) questionnaire and toddlers' height was measured using a microtoise and converted into standardized values. Data analysis was carried out in percentage form and used the chi-square statistical test. Result: It was found that the sig value of diet was 0.009 < 0.05 and the sig value of Exclusive Breastfeeding History was 0.013 < 0.05. So Ha is accepted, meaning that there is a relationship between diet and history of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in children under five in Duren Mekar Bojongsari Village, Depok City in 2023. Based on the correlation coefficient of diet with the incidence of stunting of 0.023 and the correlation coefficient of history of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting of 0.023. 0.028. This means that the level of correlation between diet and history of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting is strong.    

accordance with their age. While the stunting data at Tarempa Health Center is 58 cases. The purpose of the study was to analyze the factors that influence the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the Tarempa Health Center Working Area, Siantan District, Riau Islands. Anambas Islands Riau Islands. Design The research design used the Case Control method. The population in this study were all toddlers who experience stunting in the Tarempa Health Center Working Area, which is as many as 58 people. The sample in this study were toddlers who experienced stunting 58 people and 58 people were not stunted with the maching technique with a ratio of 1: 1. Analysis Data analysis used univariate analysis, bivariate with chi-square test and multivariate with logistic regression. The results of logistic regression research show that there is an influence of parenting patterns p = 0.017, exclusive breastfeeding history p = 0.000 and history of infectious diseases p = 0.005. While the dominant factor influencing the incidence of stunting in toddlers is the history of exclusive breastfeeding p = 0.003 <0.05, with Exp (B) = 11.041 and 95% CI = 3,610-33,768. The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of parenting, exclusive breastfeeding history and history of infectious diseases, which does not affect knowledge, attitudes, feeding patterns and immunization status. The dominant factor, namely exclusive breastfeeding history, influences the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the Tarempa Health Center Working Area, Siantan District, Anambas Islands Regency, Riau Islands. It is suggested that the Tarempa Health Center can create interesting education for mothers, such as conducting workshops/ demonstrations on how to provide good and correct and nutritious food for their children, as well as how to process diverse and nutritious foods so that children get good nutritional intake.

Nutritional needs for babies are not only obtained from breast milk. Other nutritional needs can be obtained from complementary foods for breast milk complementary feeding. The condition of failure to thrive in children under five is caused by a lack of nutritional intake for a long time and the occurrence of recurrent infections and these two causal factors are influenced by inadequate parenting patterns, especially in the 1000 HPK. This community service activity takes the form of outreach using complementary feeding and stunting leaflets which is carried out using a question and answer discussion method to the target of the outreach. Activities are divided into 3 stages, namely preparation, implementation and evaluation stages. The targets for this activity are 25 mothers who have toddlers aged 6-24 months in Ngumpul Jogoroto Village, Jombang on June 5 2023. The tool used in this activity is leaflets. This community service program increases public knowledge about good and healthy complementary feeding to meet nutritional needs and prevent stunting.