Peran Kesadaran dan Pengetahuan Ibu Terhadap Pemenuhan Gizi Anak

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore and analyze the role of maternal awareness and knowledge in fulfilling children's nutrition with a focus on the impact on children's growth and development in Indonesia. The problems raised in this solution include the low understanding of a mother in providing balanced nutritional intake to children so that this greatly affects the increase in Akas and height and the problem of malnutrition among children and the challenges faced by mothers in fulfilling nutritious food amidst economic limitations and sources of information. The research method used is qualitative with data collection through relevant literature studies. The results of the study showed that there was a significant relationship between the level of education and knowledge of mothers with the ability to meet children's nutritional needs and the importance of social and community support in increasing nutritional awareness. This study recommends the need for a more comprehensive and sustainable special education program involving various stakeholders to improve mothers' understanding and address children's nutritional problems effectively.