PERBEDAAN KADAR ZINC RAMBUT DAN ASUPAN MAKAN PADA BALITA STUNTING DAN NON-STUNTING DI PUSKESMAS WILANGAN KABUPATEN NGANJUK

Abstract

Background: Chronic nutritional problems that occur in the world and Indonesia is stunted. Deficiency of nutrient intake is one of the direct causes of stunted. Zinc deficiency can cause growth failure, decreased appetite and failure of motor development. Zinc hair concentration is more appropriate to describe zinc status in the past and easier implementation, the handling is simpler and concentration is more sensitive.Objectives: Analyzing differences of zinc hair concentration and food intake (energy , protein, zinc and iron) on stunted and non-stunted at Wilangan Health Center.Methods: This was analytic observational with cross sectional study. Total of samples was 23 stunted toddlers and 23 non-stunted toddlers. Samples were taken randomly. Body height data using mikrotoice, zinc hair concentration with Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, food intake with 3x24 hours food recall and questionnaire interviews. Data were analyzed by chi-square, independent t-test and logistic regression.Results: There was differences in hair zinc levels (p = 0.039), energy intake (p =