Additional Nutritious Food Distribution in Bintaro Targets 22 Toddlers

The distribution of additional nutritious food in Bintaro Urban Village, Pesanggrahan Sub-district, South Jakarta, was focused on 22 toddlers indicated with stunting.

to handle stunting in this area

Pesanggrahan Sub-district Head, Agus Ramdani, said those 22 toddlers were given processed foods that are nutritious and high in protein.

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"This program was realized through cooperation with Perumda PAM Jaya with its CSR," he said, Thursday (8/29).

He hopes that with the support of relevant stakeholders, cadres and environmental administrators, as well as parents, the acceleration of stunting eradication can be realized.

"Bintaro Urban Village is targeting a zero stunting case in 2025. That is why I appeal all side to actively take part," he added.

Meanwhile, Bintaro Urban Village Sub-Community Health Center Head, Ninuk, explained this activity of providing nutritious additional food is carried out routinely every first, fifth, and eighth week since the toddler is indicated as stunting.

Ninuk added of the eight toddlers who were tested positive for stunting in Bintaro Urban Village, currently only six toddlers left. For malnutrition category, only five out of 10 toddlers and four toddlers are underweight.

"It is hoped Perumda PAM Jaya's program that has been running since July 29 and to be ended on September 22 will be able to handle stunting in this area," she hoped.