Widi Mulia Shares Ways to Prevent Stunting in Children, Discusses the Importance of Breastfeeding

Kapanlagi.com - As a mother, singer Widi Mulia pays great attention to the intake that can fulfill the nutrition and protein needs of her three children. She does not want her children's growth and development to be hindered, especially experiencing stunting (malnutrition).

"That's why, my second child's growth and development is fast, and he is taller than me," said Widi Mulia during the talk show Bazar Kreasi Bhayangkari Nusantara (KBN) 2023 at JCC Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Saturday (23/09/2023).

According to Widi Mulia, in this era, to fulfill children's nutrition, it is not only through processed foods made from vegetables. However, it can also be through practical foods that are rich in nutrients.

"Sometimes, we tend to skip cooking. That's why I always prepare practical food at home, one of which is Filo. Its nutrition and protein content are very good and suitable for consumption by children," said Widi Mulia.

1. Attended by Nutrition Experts

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At the talk show, the Director of Maternal and Child Health Nutrition from the Ministry of Health, Dr. Lovely Daisy, and the Deputy Secretary General of Bhayangkari, Kiki Wahyu Hadiningrat, were also present.

According to Kiki Wahyu Hadiningrat, she and other Bhayangkari mothers are very focused on reducing the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia.

"Stunting has been increasing year by year. That's why we organized this talk show with mothers to educate and support Indonesian mothers in meeting the nutritional needs of children to prevent their growth and development from being hindered," said Kiki Wahyu Hadiningrat.

2. Regarding Breastfeeding

In addition to nutritious intake, to prevent stunting in children, according to Dr. Lovely Daisy, a mother must provide exclusive breastfeeding for a minimum of 6 months.

"Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is mandatory. Then, after 6 months, the baby should receive nutritious food intake. This is what mothers really need to pay attention to in order for their children to grow properly. Until now, we continue to strive to reduce the prevalence of stunting as best as we can," said Lovely Daisy.

(kpl/dan/glk)