Warta Pengabdian Andalas: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengembangan Dan Penerapan Ipteks
Vol 33 No 2 (2026)

Utilization Of Moringa Leaves As A Nutrient to Prevent Stunting In Children In Gantiang Village, Padang Panjang City

Meri Susanti (Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia)
Annisa Fauzana (Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia)
Yoneta Srangenge (Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia)
Nova Syafni (Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia)
Najmiatul Fitria (Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Stunting is a critical public health issue in Indonesia. Despite various nutrition programs, the utilization of nutritious local foods, such as Moringa oleifera leaves, has not been maximized due to limited public awareness and inadequate education. This activity aims to increase public knowledge of the nutritional content and benefits of Moringa leaves for preventing stunting, and to provide training in processing Moringa into healthy foods. Methods: The activity was conducted on October 4, 2025, in Gantiang Village, Padang Panjang City. The target group comprised housewives, health care workers, and caregivers of toddlers. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests, as well as surveys of participant satisfaction and interest. Results: Following the educational and processing demonstration, participants' knowledge increased significantly; the program was deemed highly beneficial, and most expressed interest in incorporating Moringa leaf preparations into their family menus. Conclusion: Education and training in Moringa leaf processing have been effective in increasing public knowledge and interest in using Moringa as a nutritious food, thereby potentially supporting efforts to prevent stunting. For sustainability, it is recommended that this program be integrated into integrated health posts (Posyandu) and that further training be conducted to ensure that Moringa leaf consumption becomes a regular part of family eating habits.

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Journal Info

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jwa

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Computer Science & IT Medicine & Pharmacology Social Sciences Other

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Jurnal Warta Pengabdian Andalas (JWA) Jurnal Warta Pengabdian Andalas (JWA) is a scientific journal managed by LPPM Universitas Andalas. This journal accepts articles related to community services for Indonesian society in field of both life and social sciences. It is published four times in a year, ...