MEASUREMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND SOCIALIZATION OF BALANCED NUTRITION IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AT AL-ISLAM MANCAR PETERONGAN KINDERGARTEN

Fatmawati, Istiadah
Hidayati, Nurul
Pratiwi, Widhya Endah
Setyowati, Risha

Literasi Kesehatan Husada: Jurnal Informasi Ilmu Kesehatan
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Background: Nutritional problems in preschool children are still a significant public health problem. An optimal nutritional status can affect children's growth and development. Objectives: This case study aims to identify children's nutritional status and improve knowledge about balanced nutrition. Methods: The methods used were anthropometric measurements and nutrition education in 32 children. Results: Results showed that 75% of children had normal nutritional status, 15% were undernourished, and 10% were over-nourished. Conclusion: Education increased teachers' and parents' understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition as an effort to detect early nutrition problems and increase health awareness.