Gambaran Status Gizi Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar di SD Negeri 8 Baruga

Abstrak

Children's nutritional status is an important indicator in determining their health and development. This study aims to analyze the nutritional status of children at SDN 8 Baruga through measuring height and weight using anthropometric indices, as well as identifying determinant factors that affect nutritional status. This activity uses a quantitative approach with anthropometric measurements that include Body Mass Index by Age (BMI/U). The data is processed and analyzed based on the Z-score value which refers to the standard value set by the Minister of Health through the Minister of Health Regulation Number 2 of 2020 concerning Child Anthropomteri Standards. The results showed that of the 50 respondents, the majority of children (65%) had normal nutritional status, while 17.5% were overweight, 15% obese, and 2.5% underweight. Distribution by gender showed that boys had a higher percentage of obesity than girls (26.3% vs 3.6%). Factors such as diet, physical activity, and environmental conditions are thought to contribute to children's nutritional status. This study emphasizes the importance of monitoring nutritional status regularly and educating students, parents and teachers about healthy eating patterns to prevent nutritional problems in the future. Early intervention is expected to improve the quality of health and support optimal development of children at SDN 8 Baruga

Kata kunci

• IMT/U
• Nutritional status
• Z-score
• anthropometric indices
• school children