PENINGKATAN SADAR GIZI MELALUI EDUKASI POLA ASUH DAN DEMO MASAK MAKANAN TAMBAHAN BAGI BALITA SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN STUNTING

Abstract

Stunting is a global health problem that causes long-term impacts on child growth and development. The problem of stunting is still a serious concern, including in rural areas such as Lebak Village. In an effort to prevent stunting in Lebak Village, a service activity was carried out which focused on providing knowledge and understanding of parenting patterns that support optimal growth and development of children, the principles of balanced nutrition, and techniques for cooking healthy and nutritious additional food. This service activity aims to evaluate the effectiveness of parenting education and additional food cooking demonstrations in increasing nutritional awareness. This service activity uses an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach involving 40 participants including cadre mothers and mothers of children who are indicated to be stunted. The results show that there is an increase in parents' knowledge and understanding of parenting, nutrition, and how to cook additional food that can contribute to the prevention of stunting in Lebak Village.