International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences (ISSN 2226-9614)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
VOLUME 25(19) (2024)
Energy, Protein and Calcium Intake are Determinants of Stunting in Toddler Aged 24 – 59 Months in Muna District
Fithria1, Asnia Zainuddin1, Harleli1, Nurnashriana Jufri2*, Waode Talya Amelia Haidar1, La Rangki3, Mayumi Sato4
1 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
2 Nutrition Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
3 Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
4 Departemen of Nursing Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Japan
Abstract
Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in toddlers due to malnutrition, so toddlers are too short for their age. This study aimed to determine the factors related to the incidence of toddlers aged 24-59 months in the work area of the Lohia Health Center, Muna Regency. The research method used is an observational quantitative analytic study with a case-control study design using Chi-Square and Odds Ratio (OR) tests. The results showed a relationship between the incidence of stunting with p-value <0.05, namely energy intake (p-value 0.000 OR = 6.103), protein intake (p-value 0.000 OR = 22.671), and calcium intake (p-value 0. values). value 0.000 OR=11,444, history of exclusive breastfeeding (p-value 0.000 OR=4.563), level of knowledge (p-value 0.016 OR=2.696), income level (p-value 0.000 OR= 5.317). The history of LBW is not associated with stunting (p-value 0.366>0.05 OR = 4.171). The results of the multivariate analysis of protein intake had the highest risk of stunting (p-value = 0.000 OR = 11.879 95% CI 3.685 – 38.300). Protein intake is the most dominant risk factor for stunting.
Keywords: Energy Intake, Calcium Intake, Protein Intake, Stunting, Toddler Age 24-59 Months
Full length article – PDF *Corresponding Author, e-mail: riyanajufri@gmail.com Doi # https://doi.org/10.62877/85-IJCBS-24-25-19-85