Sehat Luar Dalam Dengan Nutrisi Anti Stunting Pada Remaja

Abstract

Stunting remains a serious global health issue, including in Indonesia. Although stunting manifests in toddlers, the root cause often originates from the nutritional status of prospective parents, specifically the adolescent group. This abstract highlights the importance of nutritional intervention during adolescence as an effective "Anti-Stunting" preventive strategy. Through the "Healthy Inside and Out" (Sehat Luar Dalam) approach, the discussion focuses on two aspects: physical health (outer), encompassing optimal growth and anemia prevention; and vital organ and reproductive health (inner). The methodology employs a literature review regarding the correlation between macronutrient (protein) and micronutrient (iron, calcium, folic acid) intake and adolescent health. The results indicate that adolescents who are "Healthy Inside and Out" possess good nutritional status (free from Chronic Energy Deficiency/CED and obesity) and are anemia-free. Appropriate nutrition not only maximizes adolescent height potential (outer) but also matures cognitive functions and reproductive systems (inner) to prepare for healthy future pregnancies. In conclusion, improving adolescent nutrition is a long-term investment to break the intergenerational cycle of stunting