Nutritional Status of Children Age 4-6 Years Old in Local Village

Abstract

Malnutrition is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The term of malnutrition includes a state of undernutrition and overnutrition, that is caused by consumption of food that is lacking, poor absorption, or excessive loss of nutrients. To assess the nutritional status of children age 4-6 years old in local village, Bali. This research was a cross-sectional descriptive study with 60 subject which were kindergarten students in Bali and with 60 respondents which were the mother of the subjects. The data collecting technique of this research was purposive sampling, with using questionnaire for respondents and direct measurement for the subjects. Most of the respondents were in normal category based on anthropometry index. We also found the prevalence of over nutrition were higher than undernutrition. Undernutrition status was found more in children with less nutrient intake, normal nutrition status was found more in children with good nutrition intake, while over nutrition status was more dominant in children with high nutrition intake. Most of research subjects which are children age 4-6 years old in local village Bali are on normal category of nutritional status. This result are expected to be a basis in anticipation of further research and for making public health programs