Determinants of Malnutrition Status Events in Toddlers

Abstract

Background: Nutritional needs are very important in helping the growth and development process in infants and children; considering the benefits of nutrients in the body can help the process of growth and development of children. Purpose: Determine the determinants of the incidence of malnutrition status in toddlers. Method: The research design used is analytical descriptive research using the cross-sectional study approach. Results: Statistical tests showed that the diet obtained a calculated p = 0.000 and maternal knowledge p = 0.01. Conclusion: A determinant factor to the incidence of malnutrition in toddlers; is diet and the mother's knowledge level. The nurse's recommendation is expected to increase the provision of counseling to the community, especially for mothers who have toddlers, about the importance of nutrition or nutrition in toddlers in the process of growth and development.

Factors associated with toddler development

“…Mothers with higher education tend to be better able to provide good stimulation to their children, which can accelerate toddlers' cognitive and emotional development. Adequate stimulation through social interaction, games, and other learning activities can improve a toddler's language, mental, and motor development (Lontaan et al, 2023). Therefore, parents and caregivers of toddlers need to pay attention to these factors and provide an environment that supports the optimal development of children at this stage.…”