Relationship Between Diet And Nutritional Status In Children Under Two Years Old (Baduta) In The Highest Stunting Prevalence Area In South Sulawesi

Abstract

The high prevalence of stunting in Enrekang Regency is inversely proportional to the high HDI in Enrekang, which is the second position in South Sulawesi. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status and eating patterns of children under two years old (baduta) in the area with the highest prevalence of stunting in South Sulawesi. This study is part of the research on Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) as a specific risk factor for the high prevalence of stunting in Enrekang Regency. The design of this research is cross-sectional in 2021 in Buntu Batu District, Enrekang Regency. A total of 72 children aged 6-23 months participated in this study. The data collected in the form of socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric data, and data on food intake. Data analysis using chi-square test. Results of this research is all stunting children had an iodine intake of less than 72 of the total MP-ASI children. There are (55.31%) stunting children who have insufficient zinc intake and 61.53% of stunting children have sufficient intake. Based on the chi-square analysis, there is no significant relationship between children's eating patterns and the incidence of stunting. IDD is one of the factors causing stunting in children under the age of five in Enrekang Regency. Iodine mineral nutrient plays an important role in growth hormone.