The Influence of Tilapia on the Growth and Development of Stunted Toddlers

Akbar Wibowo, Daniel

dc.contributor.author	Akbar Wibowo, Daniel
dc.date.accessioned	2024-06-27T04:24:35Z
dc.date.available	2024-06-27T04:24:35Z
dc.date.issued	2024-06-27
dc.identifier.issn	2633-3538
dc.identifier.uri	http://repository.unigal.ac.id:8080/handle/123456789/4352
dc.description	Stunting remains a significant public health problem in Indonesia. The Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in 2018 indicated that the prevalence of stunting among children under five in Indonesia is still 30.8% (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, 2018). Stunting refers to the condition of failure to thrive in toddlers due to chronic malnutrition that occurs during the First 1000 Days of Life (HPK). It involves impaired growth and development attributed to factors such as malnutrition, recurrent infections, and inadequate psychosocial stimulation (Kusumaningrum et al., 2020). This condition results from chronic malnutrition caused by inadequate nutritional intake over a prolonged period, leading to growth failure and children being shorter than their age (Simarmata & Suryanegara, 2021). Stunting not only disrupts physical growth but also renders children vulnerable to disease, impacting brain development and intelligence (Hasan et al., 2023). It is characterized by impaired growth and development in children due to chronic malnutrition and inadequate nutritional intake over time (Damayanti et al., 2017). Stunted babies and toddlers typically have lower energy intake compared to their non-stunted counterparts (Hautvast et al., 1999). Several factors contribute to stunting, including inadequate nutritional intake, repeated infections, and insufficient psychosocial stimulation (Hasnawati et al., 2022). This condition can lead to health problems, susceptibility to disease, and reduced productivity levels in children (Erda, 2023). Furthermore, stunting not only affects physical growth but also impacts mental, cognitive, and intellectual development. It is associated with cognitive impairment and an increased risk of chronic disease later in life. Stunting causes delays in the physical growth and brain development of toddlers, resulting in a lower quality of human resources in the future. Various other factors contributing to stunting include low maternal body mass index, low socioeconomic status, child birth weight, gender, and age (Mtongwa et al., 2021)	en_US
dc.description.abstract	Stunting, stemming from chronic malnutrition in young children, presents a significant public health challenge in Indonesia, impairing physical, mental, cognitive, and intellectual growth. Protein deficiency notably contributes to this condition. Tilapia, a readily available and cost-effective animal protein source, contains essential complete proteins. This study investigates how tilapia consumption impacts stunted toddlers' growth and development. Employing systematic review methods following PRISMA guidelines, searches on Scopus and Google Scholar using specific keywords yielded 17 relevant articles from the last decade. Findings suggest that supplementing food and fortifying diets positively affect stunted toddlers' height and weight, while nutrition education enhances maternal knowledge and practices. Combined interventions are more effective than singular ones. Tilapia's nutritional richness in protein, omega-3, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and selenium supports stunted toddlers' growth and development, potentially preventing stunting and improving their nutritional status. Regular tilapia consumption fosters bone, muscle, and brain development, positively influencing weight, height, and overall health. Widening tilapia accessibility can aid in mitigating stunting and enhancing toddler nutrition. Incorporating tilapia into diets alongside proper education and stimulation represents a promising strategy against stunting in Indonesia. Strengthening promotion efforts and parental education regarding tilapia's benefits is crucial for combating stunting effectively.	en_US
dc.description.sponsorship	1 Doctoral Student of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret State University, Surakarta, Indonesia. E-mail: daniel_1984@student.uns.ac.id (Corresponding author). 2 Faculty of Medicine, State University of Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia. E-mail: yulialanti@live.com 3 Faculty of Medicine, State University of Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia. E-mail: hafidha@staff.uns.ac.id 4 Faculty of Health Sciences, Galuh University, Ciamis, Indonesia. E-mail: dininurbaetizen@unigal.ac.id	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	International Journal of Religion	en_US
dc.subject	Tilapia, Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus, Stunting.	en_US
dc.title	The Influence of Tilapia on the Growth and Development of Stunted Toddlers	en_US
dc.title.alternative	The Influence of Tilapia on the Growth and Development of Stunted Toddlers	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US