Optimization of Balanced Nutrition Consumption Equality Through the Nu-CL (Nutritional Child Lunch) Program to Obtain Indonesian Children Zero Hunger and Malnutrition as the Actualization of Sustainable Development Goal 2030

Abstract

The fulfillment of the right of alimentation for children, especially the fulfillment of children's balanced nutrition consumption, will vary in each family. This fulfillment will of course be adjusted to the social conditions and financial capabilities of the parents. This is the subject of a serious problem because it is known that the number of poverty in Indonesia is still relatively high. A positive relationship was found between the level of poverty and the prevalence of malnutrition and undernutrition. The higher the poverty rate in an area, the higher the prevalence of malnutrition in that region. Therefore, it is necessary to have an exclusive focus on the high prevalence of malnutrition and the threat of obesity and overweight, such as improving the nutritional status of school-age children can help break the chain of intergenerational malnutrition. This focus not only improves nutritional status, but can also escalate mental and cognitive growth and help individuals reach their true potential. This article will discuss the nutritious lunch program to prevent stunting and create health resilience in early childhood in Indonesia.