Preventing Stunting Through Mujaer Fish Nuggets in Early Childhood Education

• Latif Subaktiar

  Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

• Lailatul Ramadhina

• Mutmaina Mutmaina

  Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

• Miftha Arum Rianti

  Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

• Akhmad Ahfas

  Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Background: Stunting significantly affects early childhood development, highlighting the need for effective nutritional interventions. Specific Background: The development of fish nugget products offers a novel strategy to enhance dietary diversity among young children through parental engagement. Knowledge Gap: However, there is limited understanding of how parental participation influences nutritional programs and stunting prevention in early childhood settings. Aims: This study investigates fish nugget production as a nutritional strategy and the role of parental involvement in a preschool context. Results: Through qualitative methods, including interviews and observations, the study reveals that 90.48% of parents expressed interest in preparing fish nuggets at home, leading to increased nutritional awareness and strengthened community ties. Novelty: This research presents a community-based model that utilizes local resources to address stunting while promoting parental engagement. Implications: The findings underscore the importance of collaborative efforts in nutritional education, suggesting that similar initiatives could be adopted in other communities to effectively combat stunting.

Highlights :

• Emphasizes the role of parental involvement in improving children's nutrition.
• Highlights the effectiveness of community-based interventions in combating stunting.
• Demonstrates increased interest in healthy food preparation among parents.

Keywords: Stunting, Nutritional Education, Parental Engagement, Fish Nuggets, Early Childhood

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