Child stunting affects millions globally, including 6.3 million in Indonesia. Factors like family background, diet, and health contribute to stunting. A diverse diet is crucial for preventing stunting and promoting optimal growth. The study examines how socioeconomic factors affect stunting, its impact on children’s dietary diversity, and compares the nutritional awareness of mothers betw…
Childhood malnutrition, particularly wasting, remains a significant and persistent challenge in Malaysian children under 5 years old, with current prevalence reported at 11% in 2022. Child-related factors, such as birth weight, morbidity, vaccination completeness, feeding practices, and dietary diversity have been found to provide a direct and immediate influence on children’s overall nut…