Normal Birth Weight And Exclusive Breastfeeding Are The Causes Of Good Nutritional Status Of Toddlers At Kubutambahan 1 Primary Health Care

Abstract

Nutrition status was very important role in children's growth and development. A child's good nutritional status will influence the child's development and their growth,  especially in the first 1000 days of birth. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between nutritional status and exclusive breastfeeding on the nutritional status of babies. The method of this research used analytical observational with a cross sectional research design with a sample size of 74 respondents. The sampling technique used was purposive. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Multivariate research results show that there is a significant relationship between the variables of exclusive breastfeeding and birth weight history and the baby's nutritional status with a p value <0.05. The conclusion is that the factors of exclusive breastfeeding and a history of the baby's birth weight increase the risk of the baby's nutritional status becoming good.