Communities also contribute to the prevention of malnutrition in many ways, such as by providing nutritional education programs, protecting the drinking water supply, building latrines, keeping the surroundings clean, sponsoring vaccination campaigns, and watching over the growth and development of children.
Masyarakat juga turut membantu pencegahan malnutrisi dalam banyak cara, seperti menyediakan program pendidikan tentang gizi, melindungi persediaan air minum, membangun jamban, mensponsori kampanye vaksinasi, dan mengawasi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak - anak.