Nutritional deficiencies cause delayed physical development and impaired motor coordination. This study aims to examine the relationship between nutritional status and motor development in early childhood. The method used is a literature review. Articles were searched using the Google Scholar database and then grouped based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Articles were searched according to the research topic for the period 2020-2025 using the keywords “nutrition,” “motor development,” and “early childhood,” and 10 articles that met the inclusion criteria were found and analyzed further. The results of the study showed that nutritional status was significantly related to the motor development of early childhood. Children with good nutrition had more optimal motor skills compared to children with poor nutrition. In conclusion, fulfilling balanced nutrition from an early age is the main foundation in supporting children's physical growth and motor skills.
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