Analysis of the type of intervention for nutritional improvement in toddlers with poor nutritional status: A literature review

Alfian Fajri Raharunuddin (Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Hermiaty Nasruddin (Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Martira Maddeppungeng (Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Sidrah Darma (Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Asrini Safitri (Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Muslim Indonesia)

JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health Concerns
Vol. 4 No. 9 (2025): December Edition

Background: Stunting remains a major nutritional problem in Indonesia and significantly impacts human resource quality. Purpose: to examine various nutritional interventions that influence the reduction of stunting prevalence among toddlers. Method: A literature review was conducted by searching articles from PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Research Gate. Literature selection was carried out systematically and analyzed narratively. Results: A review of 38 articles showed that supplementation interventions such as SQ-LNS, LNS, and RUSF were the most effective in reducing stunting prevalence by 10–16%, especially when provided to children aged 6–24 months along with nutrition education. Locally based supplementary feeding (PMT) also had a positive effect, particularly when combined with fortification and education. Educational and community-based interventions played an important role in improving compliance and the sustainability of nutrition programs. Conclusion: The combination of nutritional supplementation and education is the most effective strategy for reducing stunting among toddlers.