MALNUTRITION has long been endemic in East Nusa Tenggara province. One of the hardest hit areas is Belu district where nearly every other child under 5 years of age suffers from chronic malnutrition.

Studies indicate that one of the main causes of this condition is the parents’ lack of knowledge on basic health issues, such as during pregnancy, infant care, and nutrition. One important factor is the social environment in which the mother and i