Hubungan Rasio Protein Hewani terhadap Total Protein dengan Kejadian Stunting pada Balita: Analisis Multivariat
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https://doi.org/10.26630/jds.v2i2.5665Keywords:
Protein intake, Toddler, Animal protein ratio , StuntingAbstract
Stunting remains a major nutritional problem among children under five in Indonesia. Previous studies have mainly focused on total protein intake, although the proportion of animal protein in total protein intake may play a more important role in child growth. This study aimed to analyze the association between the animal protein ratio and stunting among toddlers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 109 children aged 12–59 months. Data collected included sex, age, birth weight, birth length, maternal education, animal protein intake, plant protein intake, total protein intake, and protein adequacy percentage. The animal protein ratio was calculated as the proportion of animal protein to total protein intake and categorized as low (<50%) or high (≥50%). Stunting status was determined using the height-for-age index. Data were analyzed using chi-square, independent t-test, and multiple logistic regression. The mean animal protein ratio was significantly lower among stunted children than non-stunted children (32.5±10.2% vs 49.8±12.1%; p<0.001). Children with a low animal protein ratio had a 3.45 times higher risk of stunting after adjustment for age, sex, birth weight, maternal education, and protein adequacy. These findings suggest that improving protein quality, particularly through increased animal protein intake, may help prevent stunting among children under five.
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