STUDI ANALITIK ASUPAN ZAT GIZI MAKRO DENGAN STATUS GIZI PADA BATITA

Abstract

There was a drastic decline in production activities that affected per capita income, this was caused by a prolonged economic crisis. This also causes inadequate food consumption which will have an impact on the nutritional status and health of the community, especially for Three-Year-Old Babies. This study aims to determine the relationship between intake of macronutrients and nutritional status in infants under three years of age (toddlers). This research method uses a correlation-analytic quantitative design with a cross-sectional study approach, with a total sample of 89. The research was conducted in the range from March to August 2022 in the working area of ​​the Pertiwi Health Center, Makassar City. Data collection was carried out through direct interviews with respondents using a questionnaire. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using the chi-square test and Fisher's exact test. Data analysis from 89 toddlers showed that 57.3% were undernourished and there was a relationship between energy, protein and carbohydrate intake and nutritional status. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers provide foods rich in energy sources, such as vegetable and animal protein, as well as carbohydrates, to prevent malnutrition. In addition, children need to be given protein foods such as fish, tempeh, eggs, meat and nuts. It is also important to maintain the cleanliness of children to avoid infections that have an impact on malnutrition problems. Actively participating in counselling is also recommended to obtain new information about improving the nutritional status of toddlers