GOAL PROGRAMMING: OPTIMALISASI KONSUMSI PANGAN BALITA PADA KELUARGA NELAYAN

Abstract

The objective of the study was to analyze food consumption optimalization for children under five years in poor famil ies . The study design was a cross-sectional study.  Research was conducted in Grogol village, in the Gunung Jati sub district, Cirebon. Respondent s were all households that have lived in that village for under five years.  The data collected include socio economic and demographic data, food expenditure and food intake. An Individual energy adequacy level was calculated by comparing actual intake to RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances). The goal programming method was applied to analyze food consumption optimalization. The results showed that there are 23 food types for consumption in combination for one week. Per capita f ood expenditure is Rp 4,194.- with Q1 as a lower level and Q3 as a n upper level. G oal program m ing is the solution giving adequate energ y and protein levels between 90-110%, and > 77% for vitamin s and mineral s .