Preventing stunting and improving child nutrition are two distinct\nmatters. Many pregnant women frequently consume instant noodles, fast\nfood, or street snacks. While these choices may satisfy hunger, from the\nperspective of a developing foetus forming brain and bone structures,\nsuch diets can lead to permanent nutritional deficiencies.<\/p>\n
The term \u2018stunting\u2019 gained prominence between 2018 and 2019, during\nthe government\u2019s intensive efforts to combat widespread malnutrition. At\nthat time, the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) indicated that the\nprevalence of stunting in Indonesia had reached 30.8 per cent.<\/p>\n
It is crucial to understand that stunting is not simply about a child\nbeing thin or too short for their age. Stunting is a growth failure\nresulting from chronic malnutrition that occurs from the womb until the\nage of two.<\/p>\n
The impact of chronic nutritional deficiency extends beyond physical\nheight to include brain development, cognitive function, and a child\u2019s\nlearning capacity throughout their entire life. Children who experience\nstunting tend to face difficulties in school, are more prone to illness,\nand possess more limited productivity potential as adults compared to\nchildren who grow with adequate nutrition. Therefore, the issue is not\nsolely about a child\u2019s height, but about their future quality of\nlife.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/stunting-prevention-must-occur-within-the-first-thousand-days-not-after-1780880035", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }