PEMERIKSAAN KESEHATAN (ANTROPOMETRI) PADA ANAK USIA DINI DAN PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN TENTANG GIZI SEIMBANG PADA BALITA DESA MADU SARI KECAMATAN SUNGAI RAYA KABUPATEN KUBURAYA TAHUN 2022

Abstract

Background: It is very important to introduce health checks to children from an early age. Health checks given at an early age will accustom children to healthy living from an early age so that in the end they will grow up to be healthy, intelligent and cheerful. The golden period or golden age is the most important stage of growth and development in the early stages of a child's life. The golden age occurs in the first 1000 days of life, calculated from the time in the womb until the child reaches the age of two years. During this period, children's growth and development accelerates rapidly, so they need effective stimulation from parents and their environment. The acceleration of children's growth and development is also influenced by health factors (Fatma et al., 2021). Objective: To improve health, improve nutrition and detect early the risk of growth and development disorders in toddlers. The method used in carrying out community service activities is by using the Health Examination method and counseling on Balanced Nutrition for Toddlers. Results: Based on question and answer activities with parents of toddlers, it is known that there are still many who do not know about the importance of health checks and nutritious food for toddlers. Conclusion: The importance of health education for parents of toddlers regarding health checks and balanced nutrition so that abnormalities in toddlers are detected early and toddlers can know what foods contain nutrients that toddlers can consume according to their age.