The Affect of Zinc and Calcium Adequacy Levelon Stunting Toddler Aged 24-59 Months (In Bulak Banteng Health Center, Surabaya)

Authors

  • Marintan Laura Siagian1, Lailatul2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i3.1893

Keywords:

Toddler,stunting,adequate nutrition

Abstract

Context: Stunting is a undernutrition chronic status in the period of growth and development since the
beginning of life. The incidence of stunting is influenced by several factors several factors. One of the
factors is the adequacy of toddler nutrition during the growth period. The purpose of this study was to
analyze the level of adequacy of the Zinc intake and Calcium intake for the incidence of stunting.
This research used observational method with a case-control design. The case group was a group of
stunting toddlers aged 24-59 months, whereas the control group was normal toddlers (H/A) toddler age
24-59 months. Research was carried out in the working area of Bulak banteng Health Center Surabaya.
The number of sample on this research was 28 for both stunting and non-stunting cases. Data was collected
first by measuring height to know height of toddler, collect questioners from respondents and toddler, SQFFQ
(Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire) to understand the level of adequacy. This data was
analyzed of to find out the number of stunting cases.
The result showed that there were influences between the level of adequacy zinc (p=0,000) (OR=-
2,625),Calcium (p=0,000) (or=-3,420) to stunting.
The conclusions in this study is nutrient adequacy will reduce the risk of stunting. Furthermore,mothersmust
improve the adequate nutrient for toddler and puskesmas (Center of Public Health must to increase the
quality of public education about infants’ nutrition needs

Author Biography

  • Marintan Laura Siagian1, Lailatul2

    1Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia,
    2Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia,

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Published

2020-03-26

How to Cite

The Affect of Zinc and Calcium Adequacy Levelon Stunting Toddler Aged 24-59 Months (In Bulak Banteng Health Center, Surabaya). (2020). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 11(3), 1636-1641. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i3.1893