PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PEMENUHAN GIZI BALITA

Studi Kasus pada Salah Satu Posyandu di Kota Bandung

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Abstract:

Title: Improving Community Understanding on Fulfilling Toddler Nutrition

This research aims to enhance understanding within communities about meeting the nutritional needs of toddlers. Adequate nutrition during early childhood days is imperative for growth, health, and cognitive development. Hence, generating awareness among the population, particularly parents and guardians, is a crucial step towards ensuring the well-being of toddlers and reducing malnutrition rates.

The research was conducted using descriptive methods incorporating observation, interviews, and surveys within selected community areas. An educational intervention program was conceptualized and executed focusing on the importance and methods of fulfilling toddler nutritional requirements.

The results indicated a significant improvement in the community's understanding of toddler nutrition after the intervention. The increase in knowledge has a substantial potential to positively impact toddler health by guiding families in providing balanced meals and addressing nutritional gaps. The community showed eagerness in sharing their newfound knowledge with their peers, demonstrating that awareness could be further increased utilizing community networks.

Based on these findings, it is recommended that similar intervention programs be developed and conducted on a larger scale, and existing health policies be updated to focus on community-based education and awareness-raising about toddler nutrition.