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Nutritional problems among children under five, particularly stunting, remain a significant public health challenge associated with inadequate nutrient intake and unfavorable eating behaviors such as picky eating, poor appetite, and feeding difficulties. These conditions may lead to imbalanced macronutrient and micronutrient intake, which adversely affects child growth and development. This Community Service Program (PkM) aimed to improve parental knowledge and skills in fulfilling child nutritional requirements through education and training on innovative food processing based on local ingredients, namely mandu formulated with anchovy (Stolephorus spp.) and yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis). The methods included educational sessions, hands-on training, mentoring, and evaluation using a structured questionnaire. The evaluation involved 18 participants, where 83.3% achieved an excellent category and 16.7% a good category.The practice-based educational approach combined with the utilization of locally available nutrient-dense ingredients was effective in enhancing community capacity and shows potential as a preventive strategy to reduce the risk of stunting at the household level.

Stunting remains a major nutritional problem in Indonesia, impacting the quality of human resources. One important factor contributing to stunting is child feeding practices, especially during the First 1,000 Days of Life. Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship between child feeding practices and stunting in toddlers. Method: This study used a cross-sectional design conducted in the Oesao Community Health Center (Puskesmas Oesao) working area. The sample was 30 toddlers aged 6–59 months selected using a purposive sampling technique. Child feeding practices were measured using a structured questionnaire, while stunting status was determined based on the WHO standard length/height-for-age (PB/U or TB/U) index. Data analysis was performed univariately and bivariately using the Chi-Square test. Results: The results showed that most toddlers with inadequate feeding practices experienced stunting. Bivariate analysis showed a significant relationship between child feeding practices and stunting (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Child feeding practices are significantly associated with stunting in toddlers. It is necessary to increase nutritional education and support families in feeding children as an effort to prevent stunting.

This study aims to analyze the influence of parental roles on fulfilling the nutritional needs of children aged 3–4 years at the Asmaul Husna Daycare (TPA) in Gorontalo. The study used a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach and involved 60 parents as respondents. The role of parents was measured through their active involvement as educators, motivators, and facilitators in fulfilling children's nutritional needs. The results showed that 80% of children whose parents played an active role had good nutritional status based on normal weight for age and height for age indicators. Conversely, in the group of less active parents, only 36% of children achieved good nutritional status. The Chi-square test showed a significant relationship between parental roles and children's nutritional status (p < 0.05). The table data shows a clear disparity, with 32 well-nourished children coming from the active role group, while 14 children with poor nutritional status came from the passive role group. These findings emphasize the importance of monitoring dietary patterns, providing nutritious supplies, and collaboration between parents and the TPA in reducing the risk of malnutrition and stunting. Furthermore, parental involvement contributes to improved immunity, cognitive development, and the formation of long-term healthy eating habits. This study recommends holding nutrition workshops for parents as part of a sustainable TPA program.

Nutritional problems among preschool children remain a global and national concern. WHO (2017) reported that approximately 54% of child mortality under five is caused by malnutrition, while in Indonesia the prevalence of picky eaters reaches 20%, with West Java recording as high as 41.9%. The 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data showed that the national stunting rate was still high at 30.8%, far from the national target of 19% in 2024. This study aimed to examine the relationship between picky eating behavior and physical activity with the nutritional status of preschool children at PAUD Kiddy Kid Center Banda Aceh. This was an analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The population included all 42 preschool children at the institution, selected through total sampling. Data analysis was carried out using univariate and bivariate (Chi-Square test) analyses. The results showed a significant relationship between picky eating behavior and nutritional status (p = 0.001), as well as between physical activity and nutritional status (p = 0.001). Conclusion: There is a significant association between picky eating behavior, physical activity, and the nutritional status of preschool children. It is recommended that schools and parents collaborate in promoting healthy eating patterns and encouraging physical activity from an early age.

This study was motivated by the high number of stunted children found in stunting locations, namely in Kelurahan Kahean and Sigulang-gulang, Kecamatan Siantar Utara, Kota Pematangsiantar. This study also found indications of inadequate parenting patterns in terms of nutrition and child health care. This condition is a serious concern because stunting not only affects children's physical growth but also influences their cognitive development and future quality of life. To understand this phenomenon in depth, this study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, literature studies, and documentation, involving six main informants. The results of the study revealed that 4 of the 6 parents with stunted children practiced inadequate parenting, particularly neglectful parenting, which was the most dominant parenting style. This neglectful parenting style was characterized by a lack of adequate supervision and attention to providing nutritious food and health care for children. Parents who apply this parenting style tend to consistently ignore their children's nutritional and health needs, thereby increasing the risk of stunting. In addition, some parents also apply a permissive parenting style, which is characterized by allowing children to freely choose food without clear boundaries or rules. As a result, children often consume unhealthy foods and have irregular eating schedules. In addition to parenting factors, limited socioeconomic conditions also exacerbate the risk of stunting. Parents' low level of knowledge about balanced nutrition and child health care further increases the likelihood of children experiencing stunting. This shows that economic and educational factors are major obstacles in efforts to prevent stunting in the Kecamatan Siantar Utara.

Stunting is a nutritional problem caused by prolonged nutritional deficiencies during the critical first 1,000 days of life (HPK). This results in growth disorders in children, resulting in a lower height or shorter stature (dwarfism) than the standard for their age. Objective: To provide information to parents of toddlers about the dangers and impacts of stunting. Nutrition education is one of the main strategies in stunting prevention by providing the community with an understanding of the importance of a healthy diet. This education includes: the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and the provision of appropriate complementary foods (MPASI), the introduction of balanced nutritious foods, especially animal protein, which supports child growth, and good hygiene practices, such as washing hands before eating and maintaining environmental sanitation. The activity was carried out by providing education on stunting prevention to parents of toddlers through outreach in Marente Village, Alas District, Sumbawa Regency. The media used in this activity were leaflets distributed to parents of toddlers. Parental knowledge after receiving the educational materials provided. Parental knowledge increased, a significant increase. Before education, only 25.0% of parents had high knowledge about stunting, while after education, this increased to 77.5%.

Nutritional problems among elementary school-aged children remain a critical public health issue in Indonesia. A lack of family understanding regarding the importance of balanced nutrition is one of the key contributing factors to the high rates of stunting and malnutrition. This community service activity aims to improve family awareness of children's nutrition through an educational approach tailored to the families’ social, economic, and cultural characteristics. The program was conducted at SD Inpres Laikang, involving 60 families. The methods included identification of family characteristics, focus group discussions (FGDs), interactive lectures, and pre-and post-test evaluations. The results showed an improvement in nutritional understanding among 87% of participants, along with healthier dietary behavior changes at home. This approach adapts the principles of the Harvard Public Health Nutrition Model, which views the family as a systemic unit in shaping children's eating habits. Education based on family characteristics has proven effective and relevant in supporting sustainable nutrition literacy improvement.

In an effort to improve early nutrition, the Indonesian government has introduced the "Movement to Promote Fish Consumption" (GEMARIKAN) program, aimed at increasing fish consumption among the public. This program is expected to educate the community on the importance of consuming fish as a source of protein and to raise awareness of the health benefits associated with eating fish. This study aims to explore in depth the role of the East Jakarta government's public relations in campaigning for the GEMARIKAN program. The research employs a qualitative method with a library research approach. The reason for conducting this study is to understand the role of government public relations in promoting the GEMARIKAN program. As part of efforts to reduce stunting rates, the East Jakarta City Administration is actively promoting the GEMARIKAN 2024 campaign among elementary school children in East Jakarta public schools. And the results obtained were that the role of government public relations in the Gemarikan campaign in East Jakarta had gone quite well, even though the implementation was not optimal, through two approaches, namely a persuasive and educative approach and a collaborative approach.

The problem of under-five nutrition, especially stunting, is still the focus of the government. Stunting in toddlers can have an impact on physical, mental and emotional development, as well as brain development. Children who suffer from stunting, as adults, will be more susceptible to diseases, both infectious and non-communicable diseases. Jambi Province's stunting prevalence of 13.5% in 2023 has not yet reached the reduction target. Based on SSGI in 2021, the stunting prevalence rate in Jambi City is 14.0%. This study aims to determine the effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. This study is a quasi-experimental study (pre- test and post-test), the respondents were mothers of toddlers in Pinang Merah Village, Jambi City. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The results of the study were an increase in knowledge seen from the results of the pre- test and post-test which statistically proved a significant increase in knowledge (p-value <0.001). It is concluded that there is an effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. It is hoped that local health centers will often carry out counseling or educational activities to the community to increase knowledge, attitudes and behavior so as to increase the degree of public health.

Stunting is a chronic nutrition issue characterized by height below the standard for a child’s age. According to the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas), the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia reached 30.8%, significantly higher than the government’s target of below 20% by 2024. One of the primary causes of stunting is inadequate nutrition, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life, which can impede growth and development, resulting in long-term health and cognitive issues. To address this, comprehensive prevention efforts are essential, including community education on nutritious eating. This Community Service initiative targets community leaders and the public, especially mothers and expectant mothers in the Nagari Sago Salido area. The methods employed include distributing questionnaires, presenting educational materials, facilitating discussions, conducting anthropometric screenings for toddlers, and providing nutritious food for participants. The aim is to enhance community understanding of the importance of nutritious diets and their impact on child growth, while encouraging healthier eating habits within families. This initiative seeks to foster sustainable changes in dietary practices and contribute to the reduction of stunting rates in the region.

This article examines family efforts to prevent stunting through nutritious food processing based on local food ingredients. Stunting, as a result of chronic malnutrition in the first thousand days of life, threatens the quality of physical growth, cognitive development, and long-term productivity. The utilization of local food ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, animal protein, and regional carbohydrates is considered a strategic solution that is affordable, nutritious, and easily accessible. Through a literature review method, this article explores the economic and health benefits of local foods and the importance of creativity in their processing. The study emphasizes the role of families in creating a balanced diet, encouraging healthy eating habits and supporting a stunting-free generation. The conclusion of this article highlights the importance of a multisectoral approach to sustainable stunting prevention, in order to create a healthier and more productive future for the nation.

 Stunting is a significant public health problem, especially in developing countries, which can hinder children's growth and development. Optimizing monitoring of the growth and development of toddlers is a crucial step in preventing stunting. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of existing monitoring methods and develop data-based strategies to detect growth problems early. Using quantitative and qualitative approaches, this research collects data from health facilities, families and communities on growth indicators, eating patterns and socio-economic factors. The results show that routine and integrated monitoring with parental education regarding nutrition and health can increase family awareness and participation in efforts to prevent stunting. These recommendations include developing more efficient information systems, increasing access to health services, as well as public awareness campaigns to support optimal growth of toddlers. Thus, it is hoped that optimizing monitoring of the growth and development of toddlers can become an integral part of national efforts to tackle the problem of stunting.

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.

Nutritional problems occur in various forms, such as thin children (wasting), short children (stunting), and children who are overweight. The most nutritional problem that occurs in children is stunting at 23.8%. Nutrition education is important to improve eating habits and correct food choices. Providing nutrition education can not only increase knowledge but can also change health behavior. Providing education is also provided for handling and preventing stunting. East Nusa Tenggara has a fairly high stunting rate. Therefore, currently the Kupang Regency government is aggressively implementing various programs to reduce stunting rates. Efforts to prevent cases of stunting can be done through providing MP-ASI intake for babies and toddlers as well as changing lifestyle patterns. In fact, partners' knowledge about MP-ASI nutrition which can prevent stunting is very minimal. Residents also have minimal information regarding the processing of nutritious MP-ASI. The solution offered to partners is to provide education about MP-ASI nutrition to prevent stunting, the characteristics of toddlers who experience stunting, short and long term impacts, and how to handle stunting cases, the benefits of MP-ASI and processing nutritious MP-ASI for babies. and child

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that has serious impacts on children's physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development, especially in Indonesia. This study aims to increase public awareness about stunting prevention through a socialization and intervention program in Tumbang Baringei Village, Gunung Mas Regency. This program involves KKN students, health workers, and educational institutions in various activities, including stunting socialization, cooking demonstrations of Supplementary Feeding (PMT) made from patin fish, and implementation of nutritious food provision in Kindergartens (TK). The results of the activities showed a significant increase in the knowledge and awareness of young mothers regarding the importance of balanced nutritional intake, as well as behavioral changes in maintaining children's health and nutrition. This intervention succeeded in building healthy eating habits from an early age and is expected to significantly reduce stunting rates in the village. In conclusion, cross-sector collaboration and empowerment of local communities are effective strategies in preventing stunting in Indonesia.

Stunting is a chronic malnutrition problem caused by a lack of nutritional intake over a long period of time. Stunting is a major problem for areas with limited access to Health and Education resources. Community service was carried out in Pagar Jati Village, Semidang Lagan District, Central Bengkulu Regency regarding stunting prevention. The problem encountered was the number of toddlers or children affected by stunting in Pagar Jati Village, measured by the children's height which was lower compared to their age standard. This service aims to provide educational outreach regarding information regarding the characteristics, causes, impacts and ways to prevent stunting for residents of Pagar Jati Village. Apart from that, it provides comprehensive education or understanding to the public regarding the importance of good parenting and healthy eating patterns. The targets of this education are toddlers and children affected by stunting, teenagers, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and village residents in general. The output of this outreach is by increasing community knowledge and awareness about children's nutritional needs and effective parenting practices, it is hoped that village residents can prevent and treat stunting efficiently and effectively so that the stunting rate in Pagar Jati Village can be minimized significantly.

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth in children under five years of age due to chronic malnutrition, resulting in slower growth compared to their peers. Based on the Special Index Report on Stunting Management in Central Kalimantan Province for 2021-2022, it shows that almost every city and district has reached the index threshold but is indicated to be low or the index numbers are close to the lower limit. The IKPS (Special Stunting Management Index) for Kapuas Regency in 2021 reached 51.7 with a lower limit index of 47.0, categorized as poor, and in 2022 it only reached 49.2 with a lower limit index of 43.9, also categorized as poor. The KKN group designed several educational and nutritional intervention programs to increase community awareness and understanding of the importance of adequate and balanced nutritional intake. These programs include socialization about healthy eating patterns, counseling on the importance of nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and the provision of healthy corn pudding. The output of this activity is demonstrated by the increased knowledge of participants about the importance of adequate nutrition.

One of the causes of stunting and wasting problems in toddlers is a lack of nutritional intake over a long period of time. Stunting is caused by malnutrition in the womb and usually begins to appear when the child is two years old. One effort that can be made is to increase knowledge about nutrition and good eating patterns. Adequate nutritional intake does not have to be expensive, and fulfilling adequate food intake is very important for women before marriage. This is because women will be mothers who educate and raise children. Mothers have an important role in choosing food for the family, so knowledge about nutrition is very important. The aim is for the community or target partners to know in advance about the problems that exist in the target location and to introduce solutions to the partner's problems. In this activity, there is education or counseling for mothers of toddlers and cadres about stunting and how to control it. The method used is a demonstration of making local food products as an alternative snack for toddlers. The activity was attended by 34 mothers of toddlers in the Wanaraja Community Health Center area.  The stages carried out from start to finish are an assessment of the local food potential of the local area, a cooking demonstration for making PMT and an evaluation of implementation. The results of the activity showed that 34 mothers of toddlers who took part in the training implemented the creation of local food PMT menus in their respective places. Community health centers need to create a continuous training schedule so that cadre mothers are more motivated to make PMT menus from local food.

Stunting is a problem that is increasingly found in developing countries, including Indonesia. According to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), one in three children is stunted. The aim of this community service activity is to provide additional food to children under five. The method used was lectures and questions and answers to mothers about eating tambhana. This activity was carried out in the Bonomangape Village Office Room, Takalar Regency on June 10 2024, which was attended by 12 mothers who have toddlers. The results of supplementary feeding activities using leaflets and plipcharts on supplementary feeding behavior showed that only 4 people (33.33%) had good knowledge in the pre-test knowledge, and after education and mentoring, then a post-test was carried out, those who had good knowledge increased to 10 people (83.33%) so that by providing education and mentoring will increase motivation and change behavior in providing additional food to 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.