Labuan Bajo, a region in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia has been grappling with high rates of stunting among children among five years old.Efforts to address stunting in Labuan Bajo include government and non-governmental organization (NGO) initiatives aimed at improving access to nutritious food, enhancing healthcare services, and providing education on healthy practices. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions in improving the nutritional knowledge and cooking practices of mothers with children under five years old who are experiencing stunting. The intervention comprised a comprehensive educational program that included instructional videos, interactive games, and live cooking demonstrations. Through these methods, mothers were taught how to prepare healthy and nutritious meals specifically designed to prevent stunting. The results indicated a significant improvement in the mothers' ability to identify and cook nutritious foods. Post-intervention assessments showed that the mothers successfully recreated the menus taught during the program, demonstrating an increased capacity to provide their children with balanced and healthful meals. This study underscores the potential of multi-faceted educational approaches in combating childhood stunting through enhanced maternal knowledge and skills in nutrition.

Authors:
Wiji Lestari, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Pijar Suciati, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Arief Wahyudi Jadmiko, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Wiji Lestari, MD is a lecturer in the Departement of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia. currently teaches various nutrition courses, conducts research and community outreach programs focused on health, nutrition and diseases.

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