Analysis of energy and protein intake of stunting children in Ilotidea village, Tilango, Gorontalo

Abstract

Objective

Stunting is one of moderate malnutrition caused by long-term lack of nutrition intake. Prevalence of stunting in Gorontalo (2018) was 32.5%. The study aimed to analyze energy and protein intake of stunting children in Ilotidea village, Tilango, Gorontalo.

Methods

This research was cross-sectional study with 30 stunting children in Ilotidea village, Tilango, Gorontalo which uses a 3 × 24 h recall form as instrument.

Results

15 of 30 children were stunting and others were severe stunting. Mean of energy severe stunting and stunting was 823.61 cal (69.98%) and 696.72 cal (65.14%). Mean of protein was 28.00 g (104.00%) and 24.51 g (100.03%). Bivariate showed there is no difference between energy and protein intake both of stunting and severe stunting.

Conclusion

Inadequate energy and protein intake of stunting children in Village Ilotidea, Tilango, Gorontalo.