The pattern of food consumption and nutritional status of primary school students based on socio economic aspects

Abstract

Food is a basic need that is the right of every human being. Food quality determinants are the diversity of food, nutritional balance and food security. During childhood growth requires adequate nutrient intake to grow optimally and not susceptible to disease. The aim of the research is to know the pattern of food intake, food diversification and nutritional status of elementary school children in Tanete Riattang Barat sub-district, Bone regency, South Sulawesi and also to analyze the correlation between socioeconomic characteristic with food culture and nutrient sufficiency level that impact on elementary school children in Tanete Riattang Barat sub-district, Bone regency, South Sulawesi. This research uses a quantitative method. The locations are in three elementary schools in Tanete Riattang Barat Subdistrict, Bone Regency, South Sulawesi. The results of this study were the most significant consumption level of elementary school children is in the oily fruit seed group. At the time of diversification food reached an adequate category and most children had normal nutritional status. There is a significant correlation between socioeconomic and children's food consumption patterns in the types of grain, animals, oil and fat, sugar, vegetables and fruits, and other types of food and there is no significant correlation with the types of tubers, nuts oily nuts and seeds. Then between socio-economic and nutritional adequacy of children showed a significant relationship.