Optimization of growth and quality of life for short children through micronutrient supplementation

Stefanus P Manongga, Lewi Jutomo, Jacob M. Ratu

Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Nusa Cendana, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

The effect of Zinc (Zn) and Iron (Fe) supplementation in short children is relatively varied in its effect on growth and quality of life. To confirm the variation in the results of the study, in addition to optimizing the growth of stunted children from lost generation, this research is important. The purpose of this study was to optimize the growth and quality of life of stunted children through micronutrient supplementation of Zn and Fe. The study was designed experimentally with a randomized pretest-posttest control group design pattern. The subjects of the study were children under five who were randomly selected, who met the following criteria: living in the local area, age 36 - < 60>

Keywords:

Stunting, Zinc, Iron, Micronutrient, Toddlers