<![CDATA[Introduction: Nutritional problems in mothers and children, including malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. In children, these nutritional disorders can appear in various forms, such as intrauterine growth retardation, low birth weight, energy-protein malnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies such as iron, vitamin A, iodine, and zinc. Malnutrition in children is a serious problem that requires attention because it plays a role in causing approximately 3.1 million cases of death in children under five. The prevalence of stunted (growth retardation) in toddlers in West Nusa Tenggara is 24.5%. Data obtained from the Mataram City Health Office in 2013 showed that 1,136 toddlers experienced growth and development disorders. West Nusa Tenggara recorded 12.6% of children experiencing fine motor delays. Methods:This research is quantitative, using a quasi-experimental design in the form of pre- and post-tests without a control group. The sample size for this study was 56 respondents. Results :There was a significant impact on toddler weight gain. The average weight gain after education was 0.7 kg. Conclusions: Nutrition education provided to mothers of toddlers has been shown to be highly influential and helps increase their weight. Therefore, a nutrition education approach is an effective approach, especially for increasing weight in toddlers.]]>
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