| dc.description.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. | en |
