Kualitas Makanan Selingan Pagi Anak Prasekolah pada Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) Bougenvil Kota Bekasi

Abstract

Quality of food can be identified from (1) the contribution of the energy content and protein of food to RDA, and (2) diversity/variety of food. The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality of provision and consumption of meal box or snack of preschool children. This study used a case study design. A total of 42 children studied purposively. Data were collected by direct interview using questionnaires and 2x24 hour recall method. Nutrition contribution of meal box to RDA were 14% of energy, 21% of protein, 17% of vitamin A, 9% of vitamin C, 22% of iron (Fe), and 21% of calcium (Ca). Nutrition contribution of snack to RDA were 13% of energy, 8% of protein, 2% of vitamin C, 9% of iron (Fe), and 10% of calcium (Ca). There were no significant corelation between maternal nutrition knowledge in behavior terms of providing meal box or snack and nutritional knowledge with attitude (p>0.05). There were significant corelation between behavior terms of providing meal box or snack with attitude (p<0.05),and significant corelation between the level of adequacy of energy and protein with nutrition status (p<0.05). No significant corelation between the level of maternal education and nutritional status sample (p>0.05). There were no significant corelation between socio-economic families, education of respondents, the nutritional status of a sample with an interlude diet quality (p>0.05). Conclusion: Quality of brunch (meal box or snack) samples are generally not qualified as yet to meet the energy contribution of 150-200 kcal and 4.0-5.0 grams of protein (10-13% RDA), as well as the diversity of sources which include energy substances, substances builders, and regulating substances.