Hubungan Riwayat Makanan Pendamping Asi Dan Perilaku Makan Orang Tua Dengan Status Gizi Anak

The Relationship Between Complementary Feeding History and Parental Eating Behavior with Children’s Nutritional Status

Abstract

Introduction: Nutritional status in children is an important indicator of growth and development. The period of complementary feeding after six months of age is a critical period that determines children’s nutritional adequacy. In addition, parental eating behavior plays an important role in shaping children’s eating habits and food preferences. Inappropriate complementary feeding practices and unhealthy parental eating behaviors may increase the risk of nutritional problems. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between complementary feeding history and parental eating behavior with children’s nutritional status. Methods: This study used a quantitative analytical design with a cross-sectional approach conducted in 2023. The sample consisted of 100 parents with children aged 6–59 months selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires assessing complementary feeding history and parental eating behavior. Children’s nutritional status was assessed through anthropometric measurements based on weight-for-age, height-for-age, and weight-for-height indicators. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. Results: The results showed that 68% of children had normal nutritional status, while 32% experienced nutritional problems. Complementary feeding history was significantly associated with children’s nutritional status (p=0.003). Parental eating behavior also showed a significant relationship with children’s nutritional status (p=0.001). Conclusion: Complementary feeding history and parental eating behavior are related to children’s nutritional status. Improving parental knowledge and implementing appropriate feeding practices are needed to support optimal child growth.