Hubungan Konsumsi Asi dan MP-Asi serta Kejadian Stunting Anak Usia 6-12 bulan di Kabupaten Bogor

Abstract

This cross-sectional study was aimed to identrfy the association of breast-feeding and supplementary feeding with stunting exrstences in infants aged 6-12 months in Bogor District. Lenghts of infants were measured at baseline and the sample was divided into 2 groups: stunting and non-stunting infants. Characteristics offomily, characteristics of infants, breast-feeding and supplementary feeding practices were assessed. The result of study showed that stunting was prevalent among infant 6-12 months and was associated with low dietary intake. Porridges was the predominant food source of stunting group with limited contribution of animal food. Deficits in dietary energi, protein, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin C were found especially in stunting group when compared to estimated infant needr. Low dietary intake was potential factor stunting.