Strategi Cost Effective Pencegahan Stunting Melalui Penggunaan Eating Box

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  • Husnah Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Jalaluddin Jurusan Akuntansi, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Sakdiah Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
  • Gamal Batara Jurusan Akuntansi, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Haris Ramadhan Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
  • Syukriy Abdullah Jurusan Akuntansi, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Riha Dedi Priantana Jurusan Akuntansi, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Raja Masbar Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Keywords:

stunting, eating box, cost-efficiency, complementary food

Abstract

Stunting is a significant health issue in Indonesia, with a high prevalence of short or stunted toddlers across all provinces. Efforts must be undertaken to prevent stunting, decrease its prevalence, and avert potential short and long-term complications. Optimal prevention strategies should commence during pregnancy and continue through the first two years of the child's life, known as the First 1000 Days of Life. Therefore, maternal knowledge regarding pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and appropriate child nutrition is crucial. The Indonesian government has implemented various outreach and educational initiatives to promote stunting prevention. One effective approach to enhancing stunted toddlers' nutrition is using meal boxes. These boxes contain carefully planned compositions of macronutrients and micronutrients, aligning with nutritional guidelines. They are accompanied by recipes and cooking instructions, enabling families to prepare nutritious meals at home. This literature review underscores that providing meal boxes to low-income and low-educated families in Indonesia is a targeted and cost-effective method to ensure adequate nutritional intake. Such a program can alleviate parental confusion regarding meal planning and promote varied and healthy food choices. However, the involvement of nutritionists is crucial to enhance the efficacy of this program further. Nutritionists can assist in diversifying food ingredients, maintaining consistent nutritional components in recipes, and ensuring that parents follow the cooking procedures accurately.

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Published

2024-05-11

How to Cite

Husnah, Jalaluddin, Sakdiah, Gamal Batara, Muhammad Haris Ramadhan, Syukriy Abdullah, Riha Dedi Priantana, & Raja Masbar. (2024). Strategi Cost Effective Pencegahan Stunting Melalui Penggunaan Eating Box. Jurnal Pengabdian Aceh, 4(2), 91–97. Retrieved from https://jpaceh.org/index.php/pengabdian/article/view/274

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