Bubur LEBAY: Inovasi MP ASI dari Ikan Lele dan Bayam, Solusi Cerdas untuk Cegah Stunting pada Anak

Abstract

Background: Stunting in Indonesia is still a major nutritional problem experienced by infants and toddlers. The problem of stunting is also one of the problems faced by Krajan Glagahwero Village, Panti District, Jember Regency. This is because the village has a stunting prevalence rate that is quite alarming so it is necessary to implement a sustainable program that focuses on reducing the prevalence of stunting in Krajan Glagahwero Village, one of which is through the right complementary food program for toddlers. This community service aims to introduce the “LeBay” complementary food innovation which can be one way to prevent stunting in children and increase mothers' knowledge regarding the importance of good and correct complementary food. Methods: This community service uses a one group pretest posttest experimental method and counseling to the PKK group in Krajan Glagahwero Village with 16 respondents. Other methods used during community service activities are complementary food education and direct demonstration of the process of making complementary food. Results: From the results of the community empowerment carried out, it shows an increase in respondents' knowledge as shown by the results of the pretest and posttest which have increased the number of correct answers. Conclusion: The delivery of education can be well received, it can be seen from the increase in knowledge shown. Demonstration activities for making complementary food made from catfish and spinach vegetables were carried out to show that local food ingredients can be utilized as complementary food ingredients and have the potential to prevent stunting in children