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The Relationship between theImplementation of Nutrition Conscious Families (KADARZI) and the Toddler Nutrition Status: A Cross Sectional Study

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Resolving nutritional problems can be done from the time of pregnancy until the child is 5-year-old. Thepurpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the application of nutrition… Click to show full abstract

Resolving nutritional problems can be done from the time of pregnancy until the child is 5-year-old. Thepurpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the application of nutrition awareness familyprogram or Keluarga Sadar Gizi (KADARZI) at the household level with the toddler nutrition status. Thisstudy was an observational analytic study, with a cross sectional study research design. The sample consistedof 42 toddlers in Libukang Mandiri Village. Data collection was done by weigh and height measurementand nutrition level behavior questionnaire. The results of the research shows that the KADARZI componenthas a significant relationship. Itwas the consumption of various foods (p value = 0.006), weighing regularly(pvalue = 0.017). Meanwhile, the nutrition level component has no significant relationship, which wasiodized salt consumption (p value = 0.681), exclusive breast milk (p value = 0.066), and vitamin A nutritionsupplement (pvalue = 0.652). Furthermore, there is a significant relationship of KADARZI on a compositebasis with toddler nutrition status(p value = 0.044). The better the application of KADARZI at the householdlevel, the better the nutrition status of toddlers. It is expected that the mother and all family members shouldbehave well in maintaining nutrition level so that the family members always live healthy and have propernutritional intake.

Keywords: nutrition status; study; relationship; nutrition; toddler nutrition

Journal Title: Medico-Legal Update
Year Published: 2021

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