Trends in Nutritional Status and Physical Fitness Among Preschool Children in Indonesia: Analysis of SDKI, SSGI, and Riskesdas Data 2020–2024
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Preschool children (ages 3–6) are in a critical phase of growth and development, during which nutritional intake and physical activity are key factors in supporting optimal development. This study aims to analyze trends in the nutritional status and physical fitness of preschool children in Indonesia, using data from the SDKI, SSGI, and Riskesdas from 2020 to 2024. Key parameters considered include stunting, wasting, overweight, physical activity duration (less than 60 minutes), dietary intake (sugar-rich foods), and ARI prevalence. The analysis reveals that stunting prevalence declined from 27.7% to 20.9%, although overweight conditions have increased in urban areas. Physical activity and healthy food consumption remain problematic. Therefore, community-level interventions, particularly through early childhood education and child health services, are needed to promote nutrition and physical activity from an early age.
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