Food Consumption Patterns for Children Under Two Years (Toddler) in Areas with High Stunting Prevalence

Abstract

Abstract Toddler age is a critical golden period for a child’s growth and development and affects the quality of the future generation. The non-optimal growth quality, one of them, can be seen from the high stunting prevalence. It is influenced by a lot of factors, such as nutritional status. The toddler’s nutritional status is affected by the food consumption patterns. This research is an advanced analysis from the previous research, cross-sectional research, for toddlers aged 6-18 months. The total of samples is 451 toddlers. The variables are the data of consumption patterns measured with food frequency questionnaire, anthropometric data counted by digital scales, and baby board. There are 95.3% toddlers consuming carbohydrate in 7 days of a week, and only 19.3% of them consuming animal protein, 28.2% of them consuming plant-based protein, 68.5% of them consuming vegetables, 30.6% of them consuming fruit, 45% of them consuming sweet treats, 11.8% of them consuming snacks, and only 10% of them consuming sweet drinks. Most of the quality of food intake of children under two years old every day does not meet balanced nutrition