Identification of dietary diversity associated with stunting in Indonesia

Sudiarti Trini, . and Trisasmita Laksmi, . and Sartika Ratu Ayu Dewi, . and Setiarini Asih, . Identification of dietary diversity associated with stunting in Indonesia. pp. 85-92. ISSN 1394-035X

Introduction: Stunting has become one of the worlds most discussed health topics. Dietary diversity takes on an important role in increasing the nutrition fulfilment of young children aged 6“59 months for their optimal growth. This study aims to understand the association between dietary diversity and stunting in children aged 6“59 months old in Babakan Madang subdistrict Bogor district of West Java Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and was conducted in May 2019 in Babakan Madang subdistrict. The subjects chosen for this study were 200 children aged 6“59 months and they were selected using the probabilityproportional-to-size sampling technique. Individual dietary diversity was assessed by minimum dietary diversity with the consumption of four or more food groups out of the total seven groups. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Results: Poor dietary diversity was significantly related with stunting (p0.023; OR2.182; 95 CI: 1.152“4.134). In addition age 2 years was a significant protective factor against stunting (p0.011; OR0.445; 95 CI: 0.246“ 0.806). Conclusion: The risk of stunting in children can be reduced by providing a variety of foods in their diets which includes at least four food groups a day. There is a need to increase awareness among the population about appropriate nutrition through dietary education.

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Abstract

Introduction: Stunting has become one of the worlds most discussed health topics. Dietary diversity takes on an important role in increasing the nutrition fulfilment of young children aged 6“59 months for their optimal growth. This study aims to understand the association between dietary diversity and stunting in children aged 6“59 months old in Babakan Madang subdistrict Bogor district of West Java Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and was conducted in May 2019 in Babakan Madang subdistrict. The subjects chosen for this study were 200 children aged 6“59 months and they were selected using the probabilityproportional-to-size sampling technique. Individual dietary diversity was assessed by minimum dietary diversity with the consumption of four or more food groups out of the total seven groups. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Results: Poor dietary diversity was significantly related with stunting (p0.023; OR2.182; 95 CI: 1.152“4.134). In addition age 2 years was a significant protective factor against stunting (p0.011; OR0.445; 95 CI: 0.246“ 0.806). Conclusion: The risk of stunting in children can be reduced by providing a variety of foods in their diets which includes at least four food groups a day. There is a need to increase awareness among the population about appropriate nutrition through dietary education.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Human nutrition
AGROVOC Term:	Child feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Dietary value
AGROVOC Term:	Nutrition
AGROVOC Term:	Nutritional value
AGROVOC Term:	Food intake
AGROVOC Term:	Meal patterns
AGROVOC Term:	Dietetic foods
AGROVOC Term:	Anthropometry
AGROVOC Term:	Diet
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9067

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