In Southeast Sulawesi, around 30.2% of children under five are stunted, 6.6% of children under five are wasted, 20.9% of children under five are underweight, and 2.6% of children under five are overweight in 2021. In 2019, 0.72% of toddler experienced undernutrition based on the Weight-for-Age index, 0.12% of toddler are stunted based on the Height/Length-for-Age index and 2.9% of underweight toddler based on the Weight-for-Length or Height index in Kendari City. At the Nambo Public Health Center, 0.71% of toddler are stunted, 2.02% of them are malnourished, and 27% of them are underweight. Educating the importance of balanced nutrition for children in Nambo District was held using powerpoint media and “Isi Piringku” posters in 3 sub-districts of Nambo District, Petoaha Village, Bungkutoko Village, and Sambuli Village on 13, 22, and 24 August 2022. Before the educating was held, each mother would receive a pre-test questionnaire which filled into determine the mother's knowledge and understanding of balanced nutrition. After the balanced nutrition counseling was given, each mother would fill out a post-test questionnaire to determine the effect of providing counseling. The average score before giving the material (pre-test) was 15.99 correct questions or 72.68% of the maximum correct score of 22 (100%). After giving the material (post-test), the average score was 19.98 correct questions or 90.81% of the maximum correct score of 22 (100%). The difference between pre-test and post-test was 3.99 (18.13%). From these results we conclude that there is an increase of knowledge and understanding in the community, especially mothers in Nambo District regarding the importance of balanced nutrition.
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