Toddler Weight Research Articles

Family Food Availability Income and Consumption Patterns Cause Wasting in Toddlers in Martapura Timur District

Asting, a condition characterized by low body weight in toddlers, has a prevalence of 28.94% in Martapura Timur District. This study aimed to explore the relationship between income, food availability, and consumption patterns as factors contributing to wasting among toddlers aged 12-59 months. Using a Cross-Sectional design, data were collected from 45 purposively sampled toddlers through questionnaires, food availability forms, and food frequency forms. Spearman Rank correlation (α=0.05) was employed for data analysis. Findings revealed that most mothers were under 20 or over 35 years old, with junior high school education and predominantly unemployed. Male toddlers were slightly more prevalent, with 82.2% classified as wasting and 17.8% in severe wasting. Low family income (below the minimum wage) was common (71.1%), and food availability ranged from insufficient to barely sufficient. Consumption patterns were largely suboptimal (64.4%), with staple food intake (<150 g/day) limited to rice and corn, animal protein (50 g/day) from eggs only, plant protein (<40 g/day) primarily from tofu, and minimum vegetable consumption (30 g/week of pumpkin, 1-3 times weekly). Statistical analysis indicated significant relationships between family income (p=0.048, r=0.296), food availability (p=0.048, r=0.296), and consumption patterns (ρ=0.002, r=0.455) with wasting. The strongest relationship was found in food availability. Efforts are being made to increase awareness through health centers, encouraging mothers to utilize home yards for food production, enhancing food availability, and improving children's diets. Addressing these factors can help reduce the prevalence of wasting and promote better nutrition in toddlers.

The effect of supplementary feeding (PMT)-child recovery intervention in the coastal area of North Buton Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province

Background: Malnutrition in Coastal Areas is still a public health problem in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Nutritional status plays an important role in supporting growth, physical and cognitive development according to the child's age. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of Supplementary Feeding Recovery (PMT-P) on children's nutritional status. Methods: Experimental research design with Pretest and Posttest One Group Design approach. Involving 75 mothers who have children aged 6-24 months in the work area of the North Buton Regency Health Office, the child sample was selected by purposive sampling with inclusion criteria such as children who have growth below the red line (BGM) or experience very thin nutrition, toddlers who consume PMT-P from the government program in the form of biscuits, given regularly for up to 90 days. Children aged 6-11 months are given 80 gr/day equivalent to 8 pieces of biscuits (2 packs) while children aged 12-24 months are given 120 gr/day equivalent to 12 pieces of biscuits (3 packs). The instruments used in this study were the Healthy Towards Card (KMS) and the measurement of the toddler's weight was carried out using a Msumed brand digital scale with an accuracy of 0.1 cm while the measurement of the body length and height of the toddler was carried out using an Msumed brand infantometer and a statuemeter with an accuracy of 0.1 cm. The data was analyzed using a paired t-test (significant p<0.005). Results: The results showed that there was an effect of PMT-P administration before and after the intervention for 3 months on the nutritional status of children (p = value 0.000). Conclusion: There is an effect of giving PMT-P before and after the intervention for 3 months on the nutritional status of children. Therefore, the Government must continue to increase PMT-P as an alternative in management of malnutrition in children aged 6 to 24 months in North Buton Regency, southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Relationship of sociodemographic factors and low birth weight in toddlers

Abstract Objective This study analyzes the relationship between sociodemographic factors and low birth weight (LBW) in toddlers. Methods The research design uses a correlational method. The population is 303 mothers with toddlers aged 12–60 months in Lojejer Wuluhan Jember Village, East Java, Indonesia. The cluster sampling took 172 samples in total. The sociodemographic variables measured included the father’s and the mother’s age, the father’s and mother’s education, family income, the father’s occupation, the mother’s occupation, and the child’s gender. Data collection techniques used questionnaires and document studies in the Maternal Child Health (MCH) handbook. Data were analyzed using logistic regression. Results The results showed that the variable age of the father and mother ≥20 years was a protective factor for the incidence of LBW. Family income <IDR 3,000,000 per month, fathers with farm workers and fishermen as occupation, male sex, and low father’s education were predictor factors for LBW. Conclusions This study concluded that the variable sociodemographic factors related to LBW in toddlers in Lojejer Wuluhan Village, Jember district, East Java Province, Indonesia. Therefore, the government needs to establish stricter policies in terms of maturing the age of marriage to reduce the incidence of LBW.

The Effect of Green Bean Porridge and Boiled Eggs on Malnourished Toddlers 2-5 Years to Gain Weight

Toddles are a period of physical, congnitve. The age of toddlers ranges from 1 to 5 years, this age is exceptionally critical for a child's development and improvement so it is called the golden age. The most frequent nutritional problem s malnutrtion. Young children who experience malnutrition from of 2-5 years old for a long period of time wiil exxperience a thin body and experience problems whit the growth and brain tissue, which can affect the level ofbrain intelligence. The general aim of preparing this report is to conduct a case study regarding giving green bean porridge andboiled eggs to malnourished toddlers aged 2-5 years to gain weight. The method used was to 5 undernourished In Rakit 1 health center i, infants aged 2-5 years are observed for 10 days. providing green bean porridge and boiled eggs. This case study was carried out through interviews and providing eating observation A document designed to measure the weight of children who are undernourished.The outcomes of the program. green bean porridge and boiled eggs, there were 4 small children who experienced improvement body wight , 1 did not experince an increase in body wight. These result can beseen from the average increase in toddler weight 0,59 Kg

The Tuina Acupressure Boosts Toddler Weight

This study investigates the impact of tuina acupressure on the weight of malnourished toddlers in Jenisgelaran Village, Bareng, Jombang, Indonesia. Using a quasi-experimental design, 22 toddlers were divided into control and treatment groups, with the latter receiving daily tuina acupressure for 15 minutes over one month. Weight changes were measured before and after the intervention. Results showed a significant increase in the weight of toddlers who received tuina acupressure (P = 0.003). These findings suggest that tuina acupressure can effectively enhance weight gain in malnourished toddlers, recommending its integration into health practices by caregivers and healthcare providers. Highlights: 1. Effective Intervention: Tuina acupressure increased toddler weight significantly (P = 0.003).2. Study Methodology: Quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest on 22 toddlers.3. Practical Application: Recommends tuina acupressure for malnutrition management in toddlers. Keywords: tuina acupressure, toddler weight gain, malnutrition, quasi-experimental study, Indonesia

Hubungan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif, Kelengkapan Imunisasi Dasar dan Penyakit Infeksi pada Balita Usia 1-5 Tahun dengan Kejadian Wasting Di Kabupaten Tuban

Wasting is a malnutrition condition where the toddler's weight does not match the height or z-score value of < - 2SD. One of the direct factors that affect the nutritional status of toddlers or the occurrence of wasting is a history of exclusive breastfeeding, completeness of basic immunizations and infectious diseases. This study aims to analyze the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding, completeness of basic immunization, and infectious diseases with the incidence of wasting in toddlers aged 1-5 years in Tuban Regency. This type of research is cross sectional. The population in this study of all wasting toddlers in Tuban Regency in 2022 was 6,240, and a sample of 400 wasting toddlers from 10 health centers with the highest wasting prevalence in Tuban Regency. The sampling technique used is cluster random sampling, a collection method using secondary data from each puskesmas. The results of the study conducted after being analyzed using SPSS 26 for windows with the spearman test obtained (p < 0.05) then H1 was accepted. For exclusive breastfeeding history (p = 0.000), baseline immunization history (p = 0.000) and infectious disease history (p = 0.000).

Health Education about Stunting in Tanjung Tiram Village and Wawatu Village, North Moramo District, South Konawe Regency

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem caused by insufficient nutritional intake for a long time due to feeding that is not in accordance with nutritional needs. South Konawe Regency is one of the districts in Southeast Sulawesi which is also a contributor to stunting cases in Southeast Sulawesi. The prevalence of stunting in South Konawe Regency ranks 11th out of 17 districts/cities with a prevalence of 28%. The results of a preliminary survey in Tanjung Tiram Village and Wawatu Village, South Konawe Regency found that there are several maternal behaviors that cause stunting, namely some children under five do not get exclusive breastfeeding, do not understand about stunting and determine children's nutritional status so that they realize too late that their children are classified as stunting cases. The method of implementing activities is carried out offline. The intervention provided by providing education to mothers of toddlers and posyandu cadres using media modules, pamphlets and health counseling related to several topics namely the causes of stunting, the characteristics of stunting in children, the impact of stunting on children, stunting prevention measures including prevention since pregnancy, while breastfeeding, the benefits of breastfeeding provided exclusively, the benefits and planning of MP-ASI menus, nutritional status for cadres in stunting prevention and carried out Toddler weight check with Lalowaru Health Center officers, North Moramo District. The conclusion of this activity is that the local government is very good which is proven by full support during the activity process, as well as the participants / targets of the activity in this case pregnant women, toddler mothers, and posyandu cadres. Participants are very enthusiastic and active in activities when given material and also when given examples, participants gain new knowledge related to parenting in stunting prevention.

Is the association between sleep and socio-emotional development mediated by weight in toddlers aged 12 to 36 months?

Childhood is an important stage for socio-emotional development. Understanding the associations of lifestyle habits with the healthy development of social and emotional skills is crucial for better interventions early in life. This study aims to analyze the association between sleep and socio-emotional development in toddlers aged 12 to 36 months and examine whether weight mediated these associations. This study is part of a cluster randomized controlled trial developed in Portuguese childcare centers. A sample of 344 children (176 females) enrolled in the study. Participants' anthropometrics were measured while at childcare centers using standardized procedures. Body mass index (BMI) was computed as the body weight/height2 (kg/m2) ratio. Sleep quality was collected with the Tayside Children's Sleep Questionnaire, a 10-item scale that evaluates the child's ability to initiate and maintain sleep. Two additional questions regarding sleep duration were added. Parental questionnaires assessed the child's sex and date of birth, socioeconomic status, and total energy intake (TEI). Motor (fine and gross) was assessed using Bayley-III scales and socio-emotional (SE) by the Greenspan Social-Emotional Growth Chart questionnaire. Linear regression models were used to examine the associations between sleep (duration and quality) and SE with adjustments for sex, age, BMI, mothers' education, motor development, and TEI. Mediation analysis was conducted using path analysis. SE development was significantly associated with nighttime sleep duration even when adjusted for confounders (β = 0.223; 95% CI: 0.001, 0.004 and β = 0.168; 0.0003, 0.003; respectively). Sleep quality was not significantly associated with SE development, and the weight did not explain the associations between sleep and SE development. This study supports that sleep duration is directly associated with SE development in toddlers. From a public health perspective, sleep duration should be prioritized in intervention programs to improve socio-emotional development early in life.

Risk Factors for Diphtheria Incidence in East Java: Underweight Status, Coverage of DPT-HB-HiB3 (2019-2021 Period)

Background: One of the efforts to tackle diphtheria is by giving DPT-HB-HiB3 immunization and improving nutritional status, especially in increasing toddler weight. East Java Province has experienced a decrease in DPT-HB-HiB3 immunization coverage in 2020 and 2021 and has experienced an increase in the amount of underweight status in 2020. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to describe the relationship between diphtheria incidence and underweight status and DPT-HB-HiB3 immunization coverage in 38 districts/cities in East Java Province in 2019-2021. Methods: The method in this study used a population correlation study design to analyze secondary data from the 2019-2021 East Java Province Health Profile Book, which was processed using the Health Mapper and SPSS applications. Results: In 2019, there was a relationship between underweight status and the incidence of diphtheria (0.479) and there was a relationship between DPT-HB-HiB3 immunization coverage and the incidence of diphtheria (0.531). In 2020, there is no relationship between underweight status and the incidence of diphtheria (0.065) and there is no relationship between DPT-HB-HiB3 immunization coverage and the incidence of diphtheria (0.275). In 2021, there is no relationship between underweight status and the incidence of diphtheria (0.050) and there is no relationship between DPT-HB-HiB3 immunization coverage and the incidence of diphtheria (0.258). Conclusions: The coverage of DPT-HB-HiB3 immunization and the amount of underweight status were both associated with diphtheria incidence in 2019, while the coverage of DPT-HB-HiB3 immunization and the amount of underweight status were both not associated with the incidence of diphtheria in 2020 and 2021.

Design of a Height and Weight Measurement Tool for Toddlers at Spreadsheet-Based Posyandu

When it comes to disease prevention and quality human development, the main focus is on promoting optimal under-five health and growth. Integrated service posts, also known as posyandu, often take center stage when it comes to tracking the development of under-fives in the community. However, there is still no effective system to measure the height and weight of toddlers in posyandu. Therefore, a spreadsheet-based tool was created that can help the process of measuring the height and weight of toddlers in posyandu to be easier, faster, and more accurate. The data can also help posyandu officers, medical personnel, and parents in making decisions related to the health and nutrition of toddlers. Height and weight monitoring is done through a spreadsheet. The components used in this tool are ESP 8266 as a microcontroller, ultrasonic sensor as a height meter, load cell sensor as a weight meter, LCD to display measurement notifications, rfid-rc522 to communicate data from rfid tags so that when scanning/tagging to rfid, the data from height and weight measurements will be uploaded to the spreadsheet. From the tests carried out, it is obtained that the device functions properly and helps posyandu officers to monitor and measure the growth of height and weight in toddlers efficiently.

Hubungan Pola Asuh Ibu Balita dengan Kejadian Stunting di Puskesmas Pangkalan Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota

Stunting is one of the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which includes the 2nd goal of sustainable development, namely ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition, and proclaiming sustainable agriculture. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between mother-to-child parenting and the incidence of stunting at the Pangkalan Health Center, Fifty Cities District. This research is an analytic observational and descriptive analytic study with a cross-sectional study design. A sample of 88 mothers with stunted toddlers aged 8-60 months in the working area of the primary health center was taken by purposive sampling. Data collected regarding exclusive breastfeeding habits, feeding habits, hygiene habits, and health habits of mothers and toddlers obtained through direct interviews and questionnaires, and the incidence of stunting in toddlers obtained from measuring the toddler's height and weighing the toddler's weight. Data analysis to see the relationship between variables using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that 87.5% of the incidence of stunting in toddlers. There is a significant relationship between exclusive breastfeeding (p-value = 0.003), feeding (p-value = 0.037), hygiene practices (p-value = 0.042), and practice maternal and toddler health (p-value = 0.047) with the incidence of toddler stunting. The results of the logistic regression test showed that the most dominant variable in this study was exclusive breastfeeding.

Innovation of the Moringa Oleifera Formula for Stunting Prevention in Toddlers

The problem of stunting still threatens Indonesia, especially in toddlers. Innovations that can be applied to toddlers are brownies and roll cakes. The aim of the study was to determine the level of acceptance of mothers under five to innovation and to determine the effect of giving Moringa leaf innovation on increasing toddler weight. This type of research was quasi-experimental to determine the effectiveness of giving innovation to changes in toddler's weight, while to determine acceptability using organoleptic tests. The research was conducted from May to June 2023. The number of research subjects was 99 toddlers and mothers of toddlers. Data analysis to determine the level of acceptability used organoleptic tests, while to determine the effect of giving innovation after treatment used the Paired sample t-test. The results showed that the mother's assessment of the brownies, especially the color and aroma, quite liked it, while the texture and taste criteria liked and the assessment for the sponge rolls the criteria for liking the color, aroma and taste indicators, while the texture indicator the criteria really liked. The toddler's weight before giving the innovation was 8,7 kg and after the treatment the toddler's weight increased to 9,1 kg. The conclusion of the study is that the subject's acceptance of brownies, especially the texture and taste indicators, gets the criteria of liking and acceptance for the roll cake, the texture indicator gets the criteria of really liking it. There is an effect of giving Moringa leaf innovation on increasing toddler's weight.

Pengaruh Pemberian Makanan Tambahan dan Terapi Akupresure terhadap Peningkatan Berat Badan Balita pada Usia 1-5 Tahun di Wilayah UPT. Puskesmas Tanjung Palas Tahun 2023

Toddlers 1-5 years old golden period of growth and development, especially the brain, inadequate nutritional intake due to lack of appetite related to increased activity, facilitate exposure to infectious diseases, malnutrition / poor. To cope with it, additional feeding is necessary. Acupressure therapy a certain point addresses the problem of appetite of toddlers. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of supplementary feeding and acupressure therapy on the body weight of toddlers aged 1-5 years in the Tanjung Palas health center area. Quasi-experimental research with pretest design and posttest control group design, total sampling technique for toddlers aged 1-5 years malnourished as many as 30 samples in the Tanjung Palas Health Center area with SD (-3 SD <-2 SD), weight for 2 months does not increase or remains, infants without chronic diseases, do not experience neurological disorders. The intervention group was 15 toddlers and the control was 15 toddlers. The data were processed by univariate analysis using frequency distributions and bivariate, Paired t-test hypothesis test and dependent t-test. Characteristics of high school education rate 60%, income 2-3 million 60% and IRT employment 80%. The control group before treatment with a mean value of 10.713 and after a mean value of 10.9667. The intervention group before the treatment had a mean value of 10.1267 and after the treatment a mean value of 10.4667. Paired T test mean value -.3400 with p value 0.126. T test p value 0.006 Ho rejected, there is an increase in toddler weight 1-5 years after administration and acupressure.

Improvement of Toddler Weight With Giving of Moringa Leaf Extract Biscuit (Moringa oleifera)

Introduction: Weight is an indicator of the nutritional status of toddlers; it shows if they have poor nutrition, undernutrition, good nutrition, or overnutrition. One of the interventions carried out to solve the malnutrition problem is the provision of supplementary foods with various innovations, such as fortified biscuits with the extract of Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera). This study aims to determine the effect of supplemental moringa biscuits on improving the nutritional status of toddler’s nutritional as seen from the increase in toddler weight. Methods: This quasi-experimental study uses a pre- and post- test design approach. The number of respondents in this study was 113 toddlers. The research was carried out in the work area of the Hinai Kiri Health Centre Integrated Service Unit, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra Province. Results: This shows that there is a significant difference in the weight of the toddler between the first measurement (before the intervention) and the second measurement (a month after the intervention). In the third measurement (2 months after the intervention) there was an increase in the average toddler’s weight, namely 1.18 kg with a p-value = 0.005 which indicated a significant difference between the toddler’s weight with the first measurement and the third measurement (2 months after the biscuit intervention). Conclusion: Moringa oleifera contains multivitamins that are effective in improving the nutritional status of malnourished toddlers. It is suggested that Moringa leaf extract can be used as a supplement to toddlers diets which can be processed according to toddlers’ tastes.

Refreshment of Cadres and Mothers' Groups in Efforts to Improve Child Nutrition to Prevent Stunting in Kandang Mas Village

The mother's role in preventing stunting is most important, so a mother must have extensive knowledge about the nutritional value of food and how to process complementary foods for breast milk. Meanwhile, the role of health cadres plays an important role in self-care management of maternal nutrition during pregnancy as an effort to prevent stunting. One of the efforts to prevent stunting is carried out through providing nutritious food according to the needs of the child's age. The problem encountered in the Kandang Mas sub-district is that there is still a toddler's weight below the green line, which is a shared responsibility. The purpose of this community service is so that cadres can maximize their education to mothers and families in fulfilling child nutrition. The implementation of nutrition education was carried out with the participation of 2 groups of mothers of babies, toddlers and children as well as by 5 posyandu cadres. The method used is mentoring and evaluation. The result of this nutrition education education is an increase in the knowledge and skills of mothers in providing food at home so that mothers can practice it at home and increase sufficient knowledge to carry out their role as community mobilizers in preventing and treating stunting. The results of the activity are an increase in knowledge and skills of mothers in processing children's food and increased knowledge and skills of cadres in providing education and assistance to prospective mothers as well as mothers of babies/toddlers and children in their working areas. Mothers are expected to be able to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in this activity and convey them to other mothers around them. Cadres are expected to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to provide education and assistance to pregnant women in their area.

A Comparative Study: Modisco and Acupressure for Weight Gaining Toddler

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Inappropriate practice of feeding and complementary foods is one of the causes of malnutrition in children in Indonesia. Providing additional food such as Modisco (Modified Dietetic Skimmed Milk and Coconut Oil) can be an effort to improve the nutritional status of toddlers, besides acupressure therapy can increase appetite so that it can increase the child's weight.</p><p><strong>Objective:</strong> This study aims to determine the difference in the effectiveness of the combination of Modisco and acupressure with only Modisco on increasing toddler’s weight.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> This study used a Quasy Experiment group design with a Pre and Post Test Control Group Design approach. The inclusion criteria were children aged 1-5 years, included in the thin category and did not have heart, liver, and kidney disease. The sample was selected by purposive sampling as many as 30 toddlers who were divided into 2 groups with the provision that group I amounted to 15 toddlers were given complementary foods made from modisco II for 14 days and acupressure 6 times (2 times a week for 3 weeks), while group II amounted to 15 toddlers are only given complementary foods made from modisco II for 14 days. Statistical test using Paired sample T Test.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> In group I, there was a difference in the average weight of children under five before and after the intervention with p value = 0.001 (p < 0.005), meaning that the combination of modisco and acupressure can increase body weight in toddlers. In group II, there was a difference in the average weight of children under five before and after the intervention with a p value = 0.003 (p < 0.005), which means that modisco can increase body weight in toddlers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> From the results of the difference in the average weight of group I and group II with a value of p = 0.013, it means that there is no significant difference between the groups given the combination of modisco plus acupressure and the modisco group on the weight gain of toddlers.</p>

Performansi Algoritma Clustering K-Means untuk Penentuan Status Malnutrisi pada Balita

Malnutrition has always been a global problem and is the main cause of child mortality in developing countries. Nutritional status is a measure of success in meeting the nutritional needs of toddlers which can be seen from the achievement of toddler's weight. The short-term effects of malnutrition on toddlers are physical growth disorders in children, metabolic disorders, brain development disorders, and intelligence disorders. In the long term, malnutrition will cause a decrease in learning outcomes and cognitive abilities, decreased immunity, the risk of developing diabetes, heart and blood vessel disease, obesity, stroke, cancer, and disability in old age. To find out about the growth and development of early childhood, especially in relation to the development of early childhood nutritional values, regular measurements of the height and weight of toddlers from an early age are carried out through Posyandu activities. Toddler height and weight data will be grouped according to the nutritional characteristics of each toddler. In this study, infants will be clustered based on their nutritional characteristics using the K-Means algorithm clustering method. Based on the evaluation results, the number of clusters 3 is more optimal than the number of clusters 5 in the toddler dataset used in the study. It is hoped that the research results obtained can serve as a basis or recommendation material for posyandu throughout Indonesia to determine the nutritional status of the under-five age group, so that the handling is more appropriate and can help prevent malnutrition in under-fives.

Chicken floss and catfish nuggets supplementary to increasing weight gain in stunted children

Background: Stunted children are not only less tall, but most of them are also underweight. Lack of nutritional intake, especially protein intake, is suspected as one of the factors. Shredded chicken and catfish nuggets have high protein, but the scientific evidence for these food supplements in increasing stunting children's weight is still limited.Objective: To determine the effectiveness of supplementation chicken floss and catfish nuggets to increase weight gain in stunted children.Methods: This is a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design; as many as 70 stunted children with underweight participated in this study. Respondents were given supplementation for 14 days. Respondents' weight was monitored before and after. Data were analyzed by pair t-test.Results: The results of the hedonic test of 30 panelists said that 27 (90%) stated that they received chicken floss, and 28 (90.33%) received catfish nuggets. There was an increase in the average stunting toddler weight after the given supplementation, which was 0.534 kg, (p<0.0001).Conclusion: Chicken floss and catfish nuggets supplements can increase weight gain in stunted children.

The Effect of Giving Cookies Based Local Food on The Body Weight of Stunting Toddlers With Underweight

Based on Indonesian nutritional status survey report in 2021 the incidence of underweight (weight according to age) nationally in 2021 is 17.0%, an increase of 8% from 2019, for the West Nusa Tenggara provincial level at 23.0%, it ranks 26th out of 34 provinces, and at the regency level in 2021, Dompu regency is 10.9% while at the Puskesmas level, East Dompu health center contributes 19.11%. The purpose of study is to analyze effect of giving cookies-based local food on the body weight of stunting toddlers with underweight. This research was conducted in O'O Village, Dompu regency, with data collection and intervention carried out from 4 May to 8 May, 2022. This type of research is a Quasi-Experimental study with one group pre-and post-test design. The sample that meets the inclusion requirements is as many as 21 people. Four stars cookies are given for five days, one pack per day containing six pieces. The analysis used the paired T-test. The results showed that there was an average toddler weight gain of 0.45 kg during the intervention, and statistically, with different trials, there was a significant difference (p<0.05). Although there are significant results from this study, this study has a weakness in the number of intervention days, which is too short, so that to get a body weight that is by the recommended dietary allowances (RDA) has not been achieved, and it is necessary to increase the number of administrations to meet the requirements for giving supplemental feeding program.

Complementary Therapy of Tui Na Massage Affected the Increase of Children’s Appetite

Nutritional status is an indicator in determining a children’s health status. Massage is one of the therapies complementary that many parents choose to avoid malnutrition. Touch therapy (massage) can have positive physical effects, including weight gain. Tui Na massage is a more specific massage technique to overcome feeding difficulties in toddlers by improving blood circulation in the spleen and digestion. The purpose of this study was to measure the extent to which Tui Na massage complementary therapy increased children's appetite. This research used a literature review design. The data used secondary data obtained from the results of research that had been carried out by previous researchers whose research journals had been published which were relevant to the topic, from 2015 to 2021, were accessed in full text by 16 journals according to the formulation of the problem and research objectives, and 6 the journal given the Tui Na massage. The results showed that there was an effect of Tui Na massage on weight gain. Tui Na Massage was effective in increasing a toddler's weight. There was an effect of massage on increasing the appetite of toddlers aged 1 year. Based on the results of the above study, the children’s appetite and weight after being given the Tui Na massage treatment, the average growth rate of weight gain increased and the appetite increased above the average of babies who did not get massage treatment.