<![CDATA[Background: Stunting is a condition of growth failure in toddlers due to chronic malnutrition and repeated infections, characterized by a child's height being below -2 standard deviations. The impact of stunting is not only visible in the child's physical appearance, but also in brain development and cognitive abilities. One cause that is often not recognized but has a major influence on child growth is iodine deficiency. This problem can actually be prevented by using iodized salt in daily food. Objective: This article aimed to explain the role of parental knowledge and the use of iodized salt on the incidence of stunting in children. Methods: This study used a quantitative correlation research method with a cross-sectional approach, sampling 63 of 181 infants and toddlers. The study location was in Sidorejo Village, Bandongan, Magelang. This questionnaire contained the characteristics of respondents consisting of name, age, gender, and results of measurements of height, weight, and height of children, as well as questions about iodine use. Data analysis used Chi-Square (X2) and Lambda Test. Results: The results showed a significant relationship between parental knowledge and stunting (ρ = 0.005; r = 0.549), and a significant relationship between the use of iodized salt and stunting, with a Prevalence Odds Ratio (POR) of 18.27. Conclusion: This means that parents who do not use iodized salt have a greater chance of having stunted children than mothers who do.]]>
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