ABSTRACT Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem in the period of growth and development since the beginning of life or in the First 1000 Days of Life. This situation is presented with a height z-score by age (TB / U) less than -2 standard deviations (SD) based on growth standards according to WHO (WHO, 2010). Based on the latest Riskesdas data in 2013, the prevalence of stunting in Kotamobagu City was 38.1%. This study aims to determine the relationship of diarrhea and nutrient intake (Protein, Vitamin A, Zinc, Calcium, Iron) to the incidence of stunting in children under five. This type of observational analytic study with cross sectional design. The number of samples as many as 41 toddlers taken with nonprobability techniques with purposive sampling method. The results showed that 70.7% of children with stunting nutritional status and 29.3% of children with normal nutritional status. 70.7% of children have had diarrhea and 29.3% of children have never had diarrhea. The results showed no relationship between intake of Protein, Vitamin A, Iron on the incidence of stunting in children under five in the Gogagoman Community Health Center. As for Diarrhea, Zinc intake, and Calcium have a significant relationship to the incidence of Stunting in children under five in the Gogagoman Community Health Center. Conclusion, there is a relationship between diarrhea, zinc intake, and calcium intake on the incidence of stunting. While the intake of protein, vitamin a, and iron has no relationship with the incidence of stunting. Keywords: Stunting, Diarrhea, Protein, Vitamin A, Zinc, Calcium, Iron

Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in children under five (babies under five years old) as a result of chronic malnutrition so that the child is too short compared to his age. MP-ASI (Complementary Food for Mother's Milk) is food or drink that contains nutrients, given to children aged 6-24 months to meet nutritional needs other than breast milk. The purpose of this study was to determine the history of exclusive breastfeeding and MP-ASI with stunting in the working area of ​​Sangkub Health Center.This type of research is Observational using a cross sectional design.. Data collection was obtained from the results of measurements of children's height using microtoise and interviews using questionnaires. Data analysis using statistical software with Chi Square test type with a significant value (α) = 0.05. The results of the study with statistical tests show a sample with a short category that is 78% and a very short category of 22%, a sample that gets Exclusive ASI is 29.3% and who does not get Exclusive ASI 70.7%, a sample that gets MP-ASI> 6 months namely 29.3% and those receiving MP-ASI <6 months is 70.7%. A history of exclusive breastfeeding with a Stunting event with a p value = 0.039 and a history of MP-ASI with a Stunting event with a p value = 0.039. There is a relationship between the history of exclusive breastfeeding and MP-ASI with the occurrence of stunting in the working area of ​​the Sangkub Community Health Center, North Bolaang Mongondow District.

BACKGROUND: The problem of iron (Fe) deficiency anemia in adolescents often occurs due to incorrect food habits caused an imbalance in nutritional intake and the recommended dietary adequacy. Spinach and beetroot are alternative plants to meet the Fe needs of anemic adolescents. The content of Vitamin C or ascorbic acid in beets and spinach can help absorb Fe in the body. Beetroot also contains relatively sufficient Fe beneficial in overcoming anemia caused by Fe deficiency. AIM: This study aimed to determine the effect of beetroot juice and red spinach juice on increasing hemoglobin (Hb) levels in anemic adolescents. METHODS: It was a Quasi Experiment with a pretest-posttest, non-equivalent control group design. The research subjects were twenty people per group of anemic adolescent girls. RESULTS: In this study, after 2 weeks of beetroot juice intervention to anemic adolescent girls, there was an increase in Hb levels from 11.47 g/dl to 12.02 g/dl. The increase in Hb levels was statistically different (Paired t-test) (p < 0.05). However, the 2 weeks of red spinach juice intervention also experienced an increase in Hb levels, from 11.4 g/dl to 12.08 g/dl. The increase in Hb levels was statistically significant (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: An effect of beetroot juice and red spinach juice consumption on Hb levels of anemic adolescent girls.

One of the nutritional problems that is commonly experienced in adolescence is anemia, which often occurs due to wrong nutritional behavior. Kalasey 2 Village is an area that has nutritional anemia problems in Mandolang District, Minahasa Regency. This community service aims to increase knowledge about anemia, prevent and overcome the problem of anemia in teenage girl and women of childbearing age (WUS). The methods used in this activity were checking hemoglobin levels, counseling on anemia and training on making red spinach juice. The results of this activity were young women and WUS as enthusiastic participants to prevent and overcome the problem of anemia in the village of Kalasey 2. Their knowledge of anemia increased after counseling. The results of the examination of hemoglobin levels, which is an indicator of anemia, also decreased from 41.1% to 29.4%. Furthermore, partners can overcome anemia by consuming red spinach juice and supported by the formation of the Anti Anemia Healthy Women (Waseanemia) group.

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