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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 189, 2025
11th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Energy (SAFE 2025)
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| Article Number | 02001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 13 | |
| Section | Sustainable Food Science, Technology, and Nutrition | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202518902001 | |
| Published online | 09 October 2025 | |
Analysis of Milk Consumption Habits and Nutritional Status of Toddlers as a Basis for Preparing a Free Milk Program in the Namorambe Community Health Center Area, Deli Serdang Regency
1 Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara. Indonesia
2 Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara. Indonesia
3 Health Polytechnic Sumatera Utara. Indonesia
* Corresponding author: evawany@gmail.com
In Indonesia, 27% of toddlers are malnourished and 8% are severely malnourished, mainly due to insufficient food intake and poor parenting. Providing additional food, such as milk, is one way to improve toddler nutrition. This study analyzes milk consumption habits and nutritional status of toddlers in the Namorambe Health Centre area, Deli Serdang Regency. Using a descriptive cross-sectional survey, the study examined breastfeeding, formula use, nutritional status, food preferences, and policies on free milk provision. Results showed that 78% of toddlers had a normal weight-for-age, but only 22% had a normal height-for-age. While 76% received colostrum and 78% exclusive breastfeeding, 24% did not get breast milk, and only 20% were breastfed for the recommended 2 years. Formula milk was consumed at least three times daily by 44% of toddlers, and 4% still consumed sweetened condensed milk. For children aged 6–24 months, free milk should be in the form of powdered formula prepared by their mothers. For children aged 2–5 years, powdered formula or ready-to- drink milk is recommended to help meet their nutritional needs and reduce the risk of malnutrition.
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