KERAGAMAN BAHAN MAKANAN UNTUK SARAPAN ANAK SEKOLAH DI INDONESIA

Abstract

Breakfast (5-9 AM) is contributed around one third of daily nutrient intake. Some studies shown that breakfast can maintain the blood glucose level, increase school performance and prevent obesity. This study aimed to determine the food variety of breakfast consumed by most Indonesian people, aged 6-18 years. Analysis was conducted using secondary data taken from the Individual Food Consumption Survey (SKMI) 2014. The study was cross-sectional survey design conducted in 33 provinces in Indonesia in May-June 2014. 27870 (77.5%) subjects were met the criteria. The age group of 6-12 years old consists of 7739 males and 7069 females, while aged 13-18 years old consists of 6612 males and 6450 females. Almost 60 percent (59,1%) subjects consumed a combination of 3 food groups. 72,3 percent were consumed one food which was consist only serealia. Subjects who consumed with combination of 2 food groups such as serealia and water (49.6%), serealia and animal food (18.2%). Subjects who consumed combination of 3 food groups, such as serealia, animal food, and fat, were 49.6 percent. In conclusion, most students aged 6-18 years had breakfast but the variety of food was not adequate yet.