Analysis of Food Diversity Consumption in Stunting Toddlers

Abstract

Background: Stunting is a child malnutrition that occurs in several countries with a height value compared to the age of -2 SD. Stunting is often considered a common thing in society. This growth disorder starts from pregnancy until the child is 5 years old. Micro and macronutrient deficiency in infants is a problem that is often experienced in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of the consumption of food diversity in stunting toddlers.

Methods: The research method used in this study is descriptive with a cross sectional approach. The population is stunting toddlers in Bangkok village with 25 toddlers. The sampling technique is total sampling. The research variable is the consumption of food diversity in stunting toddlers. Data obtained from interviews and filling out the IDDS questionnaire. The results were processed by means of univariate analysis of each food consumption variation of stunting toddlers.

Results: The results showed. toddlers consume about 84% of cereals/tubers, 60% of eggs and 60% of fats and oils. In conclusion, 56% of stunting toddlers consumed a variety of foods based on the results of interviews and IDDS filling.

Conclusions: This study shows that stunting toddlers in Bangkok village need to increase the diversity of food types. Socialization to parents needs to be improved and supervision of children's growth and development also needs to be improved by health workers

Conclusions: This study shows that stunting toddlers in Bangkok village need to increase the diversity of food types. Socialization to parents needs to be improved and supervision of children's growth and development also needs to be improved by health workers