Abstract
Stunting is a problem of malnutrition that causes a child's growth to not reach its potential. This article discusses the construction of stunting and the factors that influence it in Indonesia. The factors that become the subject of discussion include malnutrition, parenting and poverty. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach by collecting data through a literature review. The findings of this study indicate that poor nutrition can result in a lack of intake of substances the body needs such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats and vitamins so that the growth of the body and brain is hampered, this poor nutrition itself is caused by improper parenting due to a lack of knowledge and skills old. Besides that, poverty is also a factor causing stunting because poverty causes families to live in unhealthy environments, such as poor sanitation and an unhygienic environment.
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