Balanced Nutrition Education Strategy Through Local Culinary for Early Childhood

Nerru Pranuta Murnaka, Marini

2025

Abstract

Early childhood is known as the golden age, a critical period for physical growth and brain development. During this stage, the intake of nutritious food significantly influences a child's physical development and the maturation of the brain's nervous system, which serves as the center of cognitive function. Conversely, a deficiency in essential nutrients can negatively affect brain development and reduce a child's learning potential. Early Childhood Education (ECE) serves as a strategic avenue for instilling an understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition from an early age through engaging approaches that align with children's developmental characteristics. This study explores various theories and strategies for nutrition education that can be applied within the context of ECE in Central Java. A systematic review method was employed to examine and synthesize relevant studies related to nutrition education for early childhood. The data sources used in this study include nationally accredited journals, and reputable international journals. The literature review reveals that learning-through-play approaches, the integration of nutrition themes into the curriculum, and the active involvement of both parents and teachers are effective strategies for enhancing children's understanding of healthy eating. The findings of this review are expected to serve as a foundation for developing a balanced nutrition education model that optimally supports brain development and intelligence in early childhood, particularly in the Central Java region.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Murnaka N. and Marini. (2025). Balanced Nutrition Education Strategy Through Local Culinary for Early Childhood. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE; ISBN 978-989-758-788-7, SciTePress, pages 221-228. DOI: 10.5220/0014068100004935

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icece25,
author={Nerru Pranuta Murnaka and Marini},
title={Balanced Nutrition Education Strategy Through Local Culinary for Early Childhood},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE},
year={2025},
pages={221-228},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014068100004935},
isbn={978-989-758-788-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE
TI - Balanced Nutrition Education Strategy Through Local Culinary for Early Childhood
SN - 978-989-758-788-7
AU - Murnaka N.
AU - Marini.
PY - 2025
SP - 221
EP - 228
DO - 10.5220/0014068100004935
PB - SciTePress