2018). Development of innovative picture storybooks to empower parents and teachers for early childhood education in nutrition and socialbehavior in Jakarta. ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement, 2(2). AbstractIndonesia is experiencing a double burden of malnutrition, especially in young children. Many studies show that community empowerment and nutrition education are effective at reducing the risk of malnutrition when combined with attractive tools and appropriate nutrition and parenting messages. Therefore, we developed innovative picture storybooks as a fun learning tool to equip teachers and parents with a way to improve their understanding and awareness of the quality of early childhood dietary habits and social behavior. The study consisted of three stages, including formative research, book development, and evaluation. Our formative research triangulated information on preferences and key messages on food, nutrition, parenting, and child characteristics through focus group discussions (FGDs), in-depth interviews (IDIs), and observations of school food environments. The FGDs were held for the children (n=6), teachers (n=6), and mothers (n=6). The IDIs explored opinions from a story teller, a nutritionist, a communication expert, a child psychologist, and an illustrator team. Finally, books were developed by the researcher and evaluated by the expert team (n=10) and teachers (n=8). The study took place in early childhood education centers and kindergartens in Central Jakarta's urban areas. Children preferred picture storybooks that represented a unique condition of magical power and provided characters from the fantasy genre. Following the IDI's recommendations and observations, three picture storybook series were developed: healthy snacking, integrated with messages to stimulate a child's disciplined behavior; eating vegetables, especially green ones, with the motivation to increase truthfulness; and a healthy eating portion guide with a variety of foods combined with messages to motivate grateful attitudes. The book content integrated key messages on nutrition, parenting, and social behavior with unique characters and colorful pictures. The expert team recommended the appropriate development of the picture storybooks and emphasized paying attention to clear genres, text structure, content, themes and ideas, language, vocabulary, illustrations and graphic design, and messages delivered. The picture storybooks present key messages on nutrition, parenting, and child behavior using an attractive, colorful and unique appearance. These books can be used to teach early childhood nutrition and parenting intervention by integrating them with other approaches such as story-telling, eating meals together, and other supporting activities.

Stunting is one under-nutrition condition that might be caused by inadequate nutrition consumption or frequent infection. Stunting prevalence in primary school-age children (PSAC) is still high in the third world and Indonesia. This present paper aimed to study the prevalence and the associated factors such as sex, school-area, and food intakes of stunting in PSAC in Sidoarjo, 2018. This study is cross-sectional research using secondary data from baseline data of emotional demonstration projects in primary school students. Two hundred students were recruited from four schools representing urban and rural areas in Sidoarjo. Food intake was interviewed using SQ-FFQ. Children height was measured using microtoice. HAZ-score was calculated using WHO Anthro Plus software. Student t-test was done to test any differences in stunting prevalence between sex and school areas. The Chi-square test was used to check the difference in proportion for categories. Our results suggested the stunting prevalence among PSAC in Sidoarjo was 18% and was significantly greater in the rural area (p= 0,010). School location has association with stunting (OR= 2,7; 95%CI 1,25-5,8). In conclusion, we did not find any significant difference in food intakes, although stunted children were more likely to consume energy and carbohydrate. This condition must be considered to prevent obesity in stunted children

Ibu hamil merupakan salah satu kelompok berisiko kekurangan gizi karena tabu terhadap makanan masih banyak dijumpai pada masyarakat dengan etnis budaya yang masih kuat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui makanan tabu dan alasannya pada ibu hamil suku Tengger di Ngadas, Malang. Desain studi yang adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode diskusi kelompok terarah pada ibu hamil dan wawancara mendalam dengan tetua masyarakat, keluarga, serta petugas kesehatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa makanan yang ditabukan meliputi kelompok buah-buahan, lauk, sayuran, makanan yang dianggap panas, dan makanan yang dianggap tidak lazim, seperti makanan dempet atau kembar. Alasan tabu makanan di Tengger Ngadas karena adanya pendekatan secara simbolik, fungsional, dan nilai atau keagamaan. Diperlukan penyuluhan oleh bidan desa terkait gizi kehamilan pada ibu hamil, kader posyandu, tetua masyarakat, dan keluarga. Ibu hamil perlu didorong untuk mengonsumsi makanan yang bergizi dan tidak memantang makanan yang dapat mengeksklusikan zat gizi tertentu dari dietnya.Pregnant woman is a risk group of malnutrition because of food. Food taboo is still exist in the community with strong culture. This study aimed to know the food taboo among pregnant woman in Tengger in Ngadas, Malang and its reason. Study design used is descriptive qualitative by focus group disscussion method with pregnant woman and indepth interview with elders, family, and health worker. The result shows that food taboo including fruits, side dish, vegetables, ‘hot foods’ group, and unusual foods such as food that stuck together. The reasons for avoiding food are symbolic approach, functional approach, and value or religion. It’s recommended for midwife in village to give information about maternal nutrition to pregnant women, elders, posyandu kader, and family. Pregnant women needs to be encouraged to consume nutritional food and avoid food taboo that can excluse some nutrients from the diet.

Dehydration is a condition when the body is lacking fluid. Dehydration can impair cognitive performance, memory skills, body endurance, and muscle strength. This research aimed to describe the prevalence of dehydration, the level of knowledge, fluid intake, and physical activity among adolescents in Surabaya. We involved 66 students aged 12-15 years old from grade VII and VIII Junior High School Muhammadiyah 4 Gadung Surabaya. Subjects were interviewed to assess their knowledge level, physical activity level (PAL), and mean water intake. Dehydration status was measured by comparing subjects’ urine color to a chart developed by Armstrong. An independent t-test was performed to see the difference in mean water intake between subjects according to their knowledge level and gender. We found that 79% of the subjects still have low knowledge regarding the importance of hydration, 97% of subjects are physically inactive, 67% consume water less than their needs, and 67% of them are dehydrated. We did not find any significant difference in knowledge level, water intake, and PAL among dehydrated and non-dehydrated groups. Most of the subjects are dehydrated and have a lower knowledge level regarding hydration. It is necessary to educate adolescents through school channels to improve their knowledge and water intake.

The current COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected all areas of human life, especially in the economic sector, which in turn will affect household consumption, and nutrition. The purpose of this study was to determine the status of family food security in the northern Surabaya area during the covid 19 pandemic, job changes, changes in family income and the efforts made to deal with changes in income. This research is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional study design. The population of this study is the entire population who live in the area of ​​North Surabaya. The research sample was calculated using the Slovin formula, a minimum sample of 100 samples, to anticipate dropouts, it was added to 120 samples which were then divided evenly into five sub-districts in the North Surabaya area, namely Semampir, Krembangan, Kenjeran, Bulak, and Pabean Cantian. Data collection on food security using the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) instrument, data on changes in employment and family income using a questionnaire. Most of the respondents in North Surabaya are from food-insecure families (56.67%) and 20.83% of them are severe food insecure families. As many as 12.50% of the fathers in the respondent's families experienced a job change during this pandemic and more than half of the head of the family (56.67%) experienced a lower-income change. Most respondents try to deal with changes in income by making savings. Keywords: Food security, Household food security, Covid-19 pandemic