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INTRODUCTION: Stunting is one priority for nutritional and health problems in Indonesia. AIM: This research was action research aimed at improving the nutritional status of the community, especially in supporting stunting reduction programs through specific nutrition interventions using local functional foods and determine, whether the program can be implemented in a proper setting. METHODS: The research was conducted in the working area of Tempel 2 Public Health Center (PHC Tempel 2), Sleman Regency, DI Yogyakarta using an action research approach. This study was involved 26 children aged 12–59 months who were living in the PHC Tempel 2, Sleman, Yogyakarta Special District Province. This product was given every day for 3 months with a daily dosage of 100 mL/day. The consumption was monitored using food diary to identify the compliance rate of the products. RESULTS: The consumption of INTAKE significantly increased the growth of the subjects which included height (91.94 vs. 95.13 cm), weight (12.75 vs. 13.63 kg), and nutritional status of height for age z-score (−1.348 vs. −0.933) 3 months after the intervention. DISCUSSION: Although several factors such as eating behavior can affect the nutritional status of children, the INTAKE intervention can provide an alternative food supplement for children besides the programs that have been provided by the government. CONCLUSION: The provision of fermented milk with iron-zinc fortification (INTAKE) had a positive intake for the growth of children under 5 years old. The intervention was feasible to be carried out over a longer period. However, considering the nutrition-related behaviors of the children, it should be considered administering different supplementary food while maintaining consistent nutrition education to enhance the success of the programs. Collaboration between academicians, health offices, and industry also proposed a good impact. |
