MEASUREMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND SOCIALIZATION OF BALANCED NUTRITION IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AT AL-ISLAM MANCAR PETERONGAN KINDERGARTEN

Authors

  • Istiadah Fatmawati Bachelor of Midwifery, College of Health Science of Husada Jombang, Jombang Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia
  • Nurul Hidayati Midwife Professional Education Study Program, College of Health Science of Husada Jombang, Jombang Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia
  • Widhya Endah Pratiwi Bachelor's Degree Study Program in Nutrition, College of Health Sciences of Husada Jombang, Jombang Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia
  • Risha Setyowati Bachelor of Midwifery, College of Health Science of Husada Jombang, Jombang Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7827-6291

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60050/lkh.v10i1.107

Keywords:

Nutritional Status, Preschooler, Balanced Nutrition, Anthropometry

Abstract

Background: Nutritional problems in preschool children are still a significant public health problem. An optimal nutritional status can affect children's growth and development.

Objectives: This case study aims to identify children's nutritional status and improve knowledge about balanced nutrition.

Methods: The methods used were anthropometric measurements and nutrition education in 32 children.

Results: Results showed that 75% of children had normal nutritional status, 15% were undernourished, and 10% were over-nourished.

Conclusion: Education increased teachers' and parents' understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition as an effort to detect early nutrition problems and increase health awareness.

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2026-03-12

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Fatmawati, I., Hidayati, N., Pratiwi, W. E., & Setyowati, R. (2026). MEASUREMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND SOCIALIZATION OF BALANCED NUTRITION IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AT AL-ISLAM MANCAR PETERONGAN KINDERGARTEN. Literasi Kesehatan Husada: Jurnal Informasi Ilmu Kesehatan, 10(1), 10–15. https://doi.org/10.60050/lkh.v10i1.107

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Volume 10 Issue 1, February 2026, Literasi Kesehatan Husada: Jurnal Informasi Ilmu Kesehatan

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