The Characteristics of Undernutrition in Toddlers

— Toddlerhood is an important period in the process of human growth and development. The period of growth and development at this age takes place quickly and will never be repeated, that’s why it is often called the golden age or golden period. Lack of nutrients absorbed by the body results in disease, because nutrition plays an important role in the body's immunity. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of toddler suffering from malnutrition in Tepusen Public Health Center, Kaloran District, Temanggung Regency in 2019. The study design used descriptive research with a retrospective approach. The population in this study were 60 people, the sampling technique used a total sampling technique with a total sample of 60 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The research instrument used secondary data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the results of toddlers suffering from malnutrition at the age of 1- <3 years 31 respondents (48.33%), did not get exclusive breastfeeding 48 respondents (80%), normal birth weight 58 respondents (96.66% ), complete immunization 58 respondents (96.66%), birth spacing ≥ 2 years 58 respondents (96.66%), and toddlers get vitamin A as many as 60 respondents (100%). Based on the results of this study, it is expected that health workers and the public will pay more attention to the nutritional needs of toddlers.