Correlation between macronutrition and micronutrition intake in stunting children at Babakan Mandang Region

Abstract

Stunting is a chronic malnutrition condition caused by a variety factors, including poor nutritional intake, poor parenting practices, restricted health services, insufficient family access to nutritious food, and a lack of access to clean water and sanitation. In December 2023, a crosssectional study of 23 stunted children (mean Z score SD, -2 to -5) aged 1 to 5 years was conducted to examine the relationship between macronutrient and micronutrient consumption. Two days food recall analized with nutrisurvey conducted to determine macronutrient characteristics (total energy, carbohydrate, protein, and lipid), as well as micronutrients, vitamins (A, D, E, K, B12, C), mineral (Fe, Zinc, Calcium), and folic acid. According to the Spearman rho correlation test, there is a substantial association (p < 0.01) between loss total energy and carbohydrate, lipid, vitamin D, vitamin C, ferrum, and calcium. Also, correlation at level (p < 0.05) with vitamin A, zinc, and folic acid. Conclusion of this correlation is that total energy shortage in stunted children was affected by dietary inadequacies, which considered to be related to bone growth in stunted children.