HUBUNGAN KONSUMSI ENERGI RATA RATA KELUARGA DENGAN STATUS GIZI BALITA DI WILAYAH KERJA UPT PUSKESMAS MEDAN AMPLAS TAHUN 2023

Abstract

Food Security is a condition for the fulfillment of food for the state to individuals, which is reflected in the availability of sufficient food, both in quantity and quality, safe, diverse, nutritious, equitable, and affordable which will affect a person's nutritional status. family food security is one of the challenges in maintaining the nutritional status of toddlers. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between family food security and nutritional status of toddlers during.This study used a quantitative approach using a cross-sectional study design which was carried out in the working area of the UPT Puskesmas Amplas. The study sample was 100 mothers who had toddlers. The analysis carried out in this study was univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test at the 95% degree of confidence. The results showed that there was no relationship between the average energy consumption level. Families with nutritional status of toddlers in the work area of the UPT Puskesmas Medan Amplas in 2023. It is recommended for the attention of the local government regarding food security strengthening programs at the family level and it is necessary to increase nutrition and health promotion efforts, especially regarding balanced nutrition by staff. health and community leaders in the family.

Keywords: Average energy consumption level, Nutritional Status, Toddler