Effect of Supplementary Feeding on Stunting Toddler Weight : A Literature Review

Abstract

Stunting is still a significant nutritional problem worldwide. To address this problem, various efforts have been made, including investment in child nutrition as a strategy to achieve the SDGs by 2030. One of the efforts made by the government is to provide additional food to stunting
children, who are then monitored intensively to monitor weight and height development. The purpose of this literature review was to determine the effect of supplementary feeding on the body weight of stunted toddlers,i either through the provision of additional protein or diet. The method used is a literature review with Dimension Ai. A total of 4,939 articles were obtained with keywords related to the effect of supplementary feeding on stunted toddlers ibody weight such as protein needs, stunting, and its effects. Systematic reviews relevant to research questions were collected using Mendeley version 1.19.8. A total of 9 articles qualified for analysis. The results showed that supplementary feeding by providing adequate nutrition to stunted toddlers can reduce stunting. Nutritional adequacy can be achieved with the addition of sufficient protein and a good diet. However, the results of previous studies have shown that the interventions
provided can have an increased impact on body weight, but some have no impact at all. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the growth and development of stunted toddlers and external factors so that the weight of stunted toddlers does not change after the intervention. Strict supervision related to the growth and development of toddlers can ensure the effectiveness of feeding health workers in steps to solve stunting problems.
Keywords: Stunting, Weight, Diet, Protein