Optimalisasi pengetahuan status gizi terhadap risiko kekurangan energi kronis pada ibu hamil

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Authors: Yeni Friska Sinulingga, Evlindari Sentani Daulay, Endang Sihaloho, Hudeni Rizki, Ristiani Ristiani, Nurfatmawati Dewi, Titin Sundari Nazara
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Abstract

Background: Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women remains a public health problem with serious impacts on maternal and fetal health, such as increased risk of anemia, preterm labor, and low birth weight. One of the main factors contributing to CED is pregnant women's lack of knowledge about balanced nutrition and meeting nutritional needs during pregnancy. Therefore, ongoing educational efforts are needed to improve maternal nutritional understanding. Purpose: Optimize knowledge about nutritional status and the risk of chronic energy deficiency in pregnant women. Method: This community service activity was conducted at the Soposurung Community Health Center in December 2025. Twenty pregnant women were selected as respondents based on their Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) screening results of

Fields of Study & Subjects

Public Health and Nutrition Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Nutrition Health and Food Behavior

Publication details

Journal / source
JOURNAL OF Public Health Concerns
Volume
5
Issue
12
Pages
1013–1020
Publication date
15 February 2026
Language
EN