Nutritional Status Of Toddlers Research Articles

The Relationship of Parenting Patterns with Nutritional Status and Development of Toddlers in Kuta Alam, Banda Aceh

Background: Parenting is a pattern of interaction between parents and children. More specifically, namely how the attitude or behavior of parents when interacting with children, Nutritional status is an important part of a person's health status. What babies eat from an early age is an important foundation for their health and well-being in the future and the development of toddlers is the toddler period, because at this time basic growth will affect the next child's development. In child development there is a critical period, where stimulation is needed so that the potential is developed. Objective: To describe the relationship between parenting style and nutritional status and toddler development. Materials and Method: analytic observational research. The design of this research is Cross Sectional which is carried out with a quantitative approach. Meanwhile, to complement the data obtained, qualitative data collection was also carried out, namely by conducting research on mothers of toddlers and toddlers. Assessment of the nutritional status of children was carried out using the WHO-Anthro software and then the ZScore value of the child was determined. The nutritional status variable (TB/A) is categorized into 2, namely: Normal, if the Z-score is -2 SD. Short, if the Z-score lies -3 SD to -2 SD. Result: Most of the heads of families have jobs in the private sector and only a small proportion (8.57%) work in the government sector as members of the military or civil servants, meanwhile the majority of respondents (mothers) are housewives (74.29%) and the rest working in the private sector. The nutritional care pattern score of the respondents ranged from 50 – 95.45 with an average of 70.11 which was included in the sufficient category. As many as 22 respondents (62.86%) had a nutrition care pattern score in the adequate category, 8 respondents (22.86%) were included in the poor category and only 5 respondents (14.28%) were included in the good category. Development indicates increased ability in more complex body structures and functions in regular and predictable patterns as a result of the maturation process. The developmental level of the majority of respondents (65.71%) is included in the appropriate category (based on the Developmental Pre-Screening Questionnaire) and the rest are in the doubtful category. Conclusion: Family parenting style which includes nutrition and health care has an effect on the nutritional status of toddlers in Kuta Alam. The characteristics of the respondents in general are housewives, with an education level at the basic education level, aged 25-29 years. experience of caring for children for 7.08 years and usually from the mother and family environment, with 1-2 children, 54.29% are nuclear families. Most of the respondents' nutritional status is in the normal category with an average Z-score = -1.8. Nutritional Status (Z-Score value) = -5.8 + 0.52 (pa. nutrition) + 0.004 (pa. health). Keywords: Parenting, Nutritional Status and Toddler Development

Stunting Incidence in Toddlers Aged 24-59 Months in Kuburaya District Viewed from Feeding Patterns

Stunting is growth failure in toddlers due to chronic malnutrition and causes children to become short. Stunting is often known as stunting, a state of growth failure in toddlers as indicated by a height-for-age figure of less than -2 (z-score value). Stunting is caused by many aspects, including parenting and nutrition-related eating. The mother's parenting style will determine the toddler's nutritional status. The better the parenting style, the better the nutritional status. The prevalence of stunting in toddlers aged 24-59 years in Kuburaya District is 40.3%. This study aimed to determine the profile of stunting in toddlers aged 24-59 months from the perspective of parenting in Kuburaya District. This research is observational with a random case-control design. Data collection was taken in February-March 2023. The number of case samples was 62 mothers with stunted toddlers, and a control sample of 62 mothers with normal nutritional status toddlers. The data collection technique used a parenting eating pattern questionnaire with height and weight measurements. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that stunting in poor parenting was 85.5% while stunting in good parenting was 14.5% in Kuburaya District. The conclusion from this research is that parenting is related to the incidence of stunting in toddlers, so it is necessary to pay attention to the role of the family, especially mothers, to provide good parenting patterns to prevent stunting.

Potensi Baruas Kelor dalam Mengatasi Masalah Stunting Balita Usia 12 - 23 Bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Tampa Padang

The prevalence of stunting in West Sulawesi has increased from 33.8% in 2021 to 35.0% in 2022. Meanwhile, based on e-PPGBM data, the highest prevalence of stunting was in the working area of the Tampa Padang Health Center, Mamuju, namely 47.3%. To overcome the problem of stunting, foods with nutritional value are needed, especially calcium, iron, zinc, and protein. Moringa leaves are a type of food that is rich in various nutrients. Adding moringa leaf flour to MP-ASI products is expected to improve the nutritional status of stunted children. The study aimed to determine the effect of giving moringa oil on improving the nutritional status of stunted toddlers by using a quasy experiment research method pre-test and post-test control group design. The sample was toddlers aged 12-23 months, as many as 23 people per group, 1 group was given the intervention of Moringa Baruas cake, and 1 group was given Baruas cake without Moringa (control). Analysis was performed using independent t-tests, paired t-tests and Ancova statistical tests. The study results showed an effect of giving Baruas cake to increase length, body weight, nutritional status (height-for-age, weight-for-height) and length in the intervention and control groups with a p-value <0.05. Giving segmented cakes has an effect on increasing weight, length, and nutritional status in toddlers. Giving Baruas cake is recommended to overcome the problem of stunting with more prolonged feeding.

Implementation of Android Platform Application "PSG Balita" ISO/IEC 25010 Standardized to Improve Nutritional Status Data for Toddler

The need to obtain data and information on nutritional status based on the name by address is required for nutrition reporting. Thus, we should use technological advances to support the quality of toddler nutritional status data. The "PSG Balita" application has ISO/IEC 25010 standards and allows proper recording. This study aimed to measure the effect of implementing an Android-based "PSG Balita" application with ISO/IEC 25010 standards on the quality of toddler nutritional status data. A quasi-experimental research design was conducted in Banda Aceh City in 2021, involving 30 nutritionists at a health center. Data were collected through interviews and observations using a questionnaire that included timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and usefulness. The intervention was conducted through training using the Android-based "PSG Balita" application for one month. Data analysis using the Repeated Measures ANOVA test. Results, the "PSG Balita" application has shown a significant effect in improving the quality of nutritional status data for children under five (p < 0.05). It was found that after implementing the application for one month, the aspects of timeliness (p= 0.000), completeness (p= 0.000), accuracy (p= 0.001), and usefulness (p= 0.002) could improve the quality of nutritional status data for toddlers. In conclusion, the "PSG Balita" application has made it easier for users to monitor the nutritional status of a toddler, has good accuracy, and allows early identification of the risk of malnutrition. The "PSG Balita" application, which adheres to ISO/IEC 25010 standards, can enhance the accuracy of nutritional status data for young children.

The Influence of Mother's Parenting Patterns on the Nutritional Status of Toddlers in the Work Area of the Oepoi Health Center, Kupang City.

Mothers' parenting style has a significant impact on the nutritional status of young children under five. Numerous mothers indicate unhealthy food parenting behaviors toward their toddlers, which may have an impact on their nutritional intake. Other mothers indicate poor personal hygiene parenting behaviors, particularly in relation to PHBS habit. Taking children to Posyandu may have an impact on monitoring the young children's development and growth. The purpose of this study is to determine whether maternal parenting has an impact on the nutritional status of the young children. This type of research is analytic with cross sectional. A total of 102 samples were selected by purposive sampling. The research was conducted in January-February 2022. Univariate and bivariate data analysis was carried out using the logistic regression test. The test results showed that there was an effect of parenting style 0.000 <0.005 with a 43.0% and risk of 10.105. There is an effect of feeding practices 0.001 <0.005 with a large influence of 36.9% and risk of 5.824. There is an influence of personal hygiene practices. 0.000 < 0.005 with a large influence of 16.5% and risk of 9.462. There is an influence of health care practices 0.000 <0.005 with a large influence of 26.6% and risk of 5.824. Mothers are expected to be able to provide the right food for children in accordance with the nutritional needs of children at the age of five, increase PHBS and always bring children to the posyandu.

Pengetahuan ibu Balita tentang gizi dan pola pemberian makan dengan status gizi Balita

The results of a preliminary study in Srimulyo Village, Working Area of the Piyungan Bantul Health Center, 3 out of 5 mothers of toddlers only provide food that their children like, such as snacks. These foods lack the nutrients children need. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between mother's knowledge about nutrition and feeding patterns with the nutritional status of toddlers. This research is a quantitative analytic research with cross sectional research methods. The population in this study were all mothers who have toddlers in Srimulyo Village, the working area of the Piyungan Bantul Health Center. In taking samples using probability sampling technique with random sampling type. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test and Kendall's tau test. The results of the chi-square test showed that there was a relationship between mother's nutritional knowledge and toddler's nutritional status (p value = 0.032 0.05) and there was a relationship between eating pattern and toddler's nutritional status (p value = 0.031 0.05). The conclusion from this study is that mothers' knowledge about nutrition and feeding patterns are related to the nutritional status of toddlers in Srimulyo Village, the working area of the Piyungan Bantul Health Center in 2022.

The Influence Of (Pmt-P) On The Nutritional Status Of Children In Working Area Of The Gunungkencana Community Health Center In 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of (PMT-P) on the nutritional status of children under five in the working area of ​​the Gunungkencana Health Center in 2022. The method used in the study was quassy experimental with a pre post test without control design and the research was carried out in November 2022. The population used was were toddlers with malnutrition, namely (BB/TB <-2 SD) in the Working Area of ​​the Gunungkencana Health Center, totaling 45 with a sample technique using simple random sampling. As for the results of this study, it was found that in the first month the baby experienced an increase in nutritional status of 11.1% and in the second month there was a fairly good increase, namely 17.8%, as well as in the third month, the nutritional status increased, namely 28.9%. This is a very good thing with statistical tests that there is an effect of giving PMT-P on the nutritional status of toddlers who have less (p = 0.000).

The relationship between feeding patterns and nutritional status of toddlers

Malnutrition or undernutrition is a condition of someone who has nutrients below the average number. Lack of nutrition is caused because a person lacks the intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and vitamins that are needed by the body. A good nutritional status of children can meet growth and development, and good child health. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between feeding patterns and the nutritional status of toddlers. The method used in this study is a literature review of the results of the 2016-2022 research that has been published in electronic media such as Google Scholar, Pubmed, Science Direct, and Pro-Quest. The number of full-text articles searched that meet the inclusion criteria is 10. The results of this study found that feeding patterns are closely related to the nutritional status of toddlers. The conclusion of this study is the relationship between feeding patterns and the nutritional status of toddlers. It is expected for parents or caregivers to better understand and apply nutritious food for toddlers to grow and develop optimally.

FACTORS AFFECTING NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN CHILDREN IN COT PEURADI VILLAGE, SUKA MAKMUE DISTRICT NAGAN RAYA DISTRICT

The nutritional status of Suka Makmue District in 2019 has a nutritional status rate of 27.8%, the number of cases of wasting reaches 9.1%, and cases of underweight with a rate of 13.1% (50%). (Puskemas Cot Kuta, Suka Makmue District, Nagan Raya Regency 2019). In 2020 in Suka Makmue District, cases of nutrition were at 30%, cases of wasting were 8.90%, and underweight were at 12.85%. 2021 nutritional status reaches 20% while toddlers who experience malnutrition are 8.88%. 2022 states that data on the nutritional status of toddlers has decreased by 2.8% to 21.6%. carried out in this problem of nutritional status. determine the factors that cause nutritional status problems that cause nutritional status events in the working area of ​​Posyandu Cot Peuradi, Nagan Raya Regency. Method: this study uses a quantitative method with a Cross Sectional Study approach. The population in this study were all toddlers in the Posyandu Cot Peuradi data and the sample used was 30 toddlers, using the sampling method of sampling. The results showed that there was a significant influence between knowledge and cases of malnutrition (p-value = 0.07), patterns of feeding children (p-value = 0.000), or family income (p-value = 0.013). Because it is not a problem in the health sector that can easily be cured and requires willingness from the start at the prevention stage, this case starts with the prospective mother and father. Because childhood, which is composed in the first 1000 days of life, greatly influences what events can happen to children.

Literature Review: Pemberdayaan Ibu Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Status Gizi dan Perkembangan Anak Balita

Toddlers are children who are in the age range 0-5 years. Every toddler has a different development. In 2018, in Indonesia there was an increase in the percentage of very short and short toddlers, namely 11.5% and 19.3%, while it is known that in the previous year the percentage of very short toddlers was 9.8% and short toddlers was 19.8%. One of the causes of developmental delays/deviations in children is inadequate nutrition by the mother. Empowerment of mothers is needed to increase the knowledge and ability of mothers in fulfilling their children's nutrition. The purpose of this study was to obtain an overview related to research on efforts to empower mothers in improiving nutritional status and development that had been carried out by previous researchers. This research uses literature review method. Researchers analyzed 15 journals consisting of 10 national journals and 5 international journals and were divided into 2 types, namely 6 empowering journals and 9 journals discussing the relationship between nutritional status and under- five development which were obtained from the Google Schoolar, Pubmed and Science Direct databases by formulating inclusion and exclusion criteria based on the PEOS formula.The results of the study from 15 journals showed that 6 journals had the effect of mother empowerment on the nutritional status of toddlers, 7 journals proved that there was a relationship between nutritional status and toddler development. and 2 journals whose results do not show a relationship between nutritional status and toddler development. The conclusion is that empowering mothers can be one of the efforts to improve the nutritional status and development of toddlers Keywords: Mother’s empowerment, Nutritional status and Toddler Development

Korelasi Status Gizi Dengan Kejadian Stunting Pada Balita

Stunting is when a child grows slowly and is not as tall as the average child, caused by malnutrition for a long time (chronic nutritional problems). East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is the province with the highest stunting rate in Indonesia in 2021, with a prevalence of 37.8%. There are 8 out of 10 toddlers in the category of malnutrition status with a value of -3 to -2 (BB/TB). This study aimed to determine the correlation between the nutritional status of toddlers and the incidence of stunting at Posyandu Sabulmil, Lakmaras, South Lamaknen District, Belu Regency, NTT. The study used correlation with the cross-sectional approach. The population in this study was 45 toddlers aged 2-4 years old, with 40 respondents as the sample chosen by the Simple Random Sampling technique with observation sheets and MCH books. The data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results proved that most (62.5%) respondents had poor nutritional status, and the majority (55.0%) were stunted (short). The Chi-Square test shows that there is a correlation between the nutritional status of toddlers and the incidence of stunting at Posyandu Sabulmil, Lakmaras, South Lamaknen District, Belu Regency, NTT with p-value = (0.000) (0.05). The impact of not fulfilling nutritional intake is the main factor in the occurrence of malnutrition, so toddlers are prone to stunting. Malnutrition in toddlers causes them to get sick quickly and grow up not maximumly or have short body postures. Future researchers must provide counseling about a balanced nutritional intake for toddlers and counsel about "What's on my plate?" to mothers.

The Relationship between Maternal Knowledge of Complementary Foods with the Nutritional Status of Toddlers

The results of data obtained from the Tangeban Inpatient Health Center of Masama District in the last three years, namely in 2015 showed that out of 269 toddlers, the prevalence of toddlers who weighed below normal was 32 people (11.9%), height below normal was 53 people (19.8%). In 2016, out of 489 under-fives, the prevalence of under-fives who weighed below normal was 73 people (14.9%), height below normal was 73 people (14.9%). Whereas in 2017 there were 493 toddlers, the prevalence of toddlers whose weight was below normal was 73 people (14.8%), height below normal was also 75 people (15.3%). From the target to be achieved by health workers Tangeban Inpatient Health Center Masama District is <1.0%. Or even 0%. The research design used is Analytical Observational Research, where the researcher only makes observations or observations of the research subject and looks for data related to the research without intervening in the variables to be studied. The type of research design used is Cross sectional design, namely by conducting data collection, measurement or observation of data on independent and dependent variables only once at one time at the same time. the number of samples used was 60 mothers of toddlers. The results of the study There is a relationship between maternal knowledge variables and children's nutritional status at Tangeban Health Center. This is evidenced from 41 respondents whose nutritional status is good, there are 33 respondents who have good knowledge and there are 8 respondents who have poor knowledge. While out of 19 people whose nutritional status is not good, there are 4 respondents who have good knowledge and there are 15 respondents whose nutritional knowledge is still classified as low or not good.

Hubungan pengetahuan ibu tentang MPASI dan Jenis kelamin balita dengan kejadian Stunting

Background: Based on the Indonesian Toddler Nutrition Status Survey (SSGBI), the number of stunting is 38%, this figure is second highest number in East Java. This survey was conducted at 33 special locations (locuses) in Bangkalan, involving 300 samples and the results were 38% experienced stunting.
 Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship between mother's knowledge about complementary foods and the sex of toddlers with the incidence of stunting.
 Methods: analytic research method with a cross-sectional approach, independent variable is mother's knowledge of complementary foods and the sex of toddlers, dependent variable is stunting. The research sample was 30 toddlers. Univariate test using frequency distribution table and bivariate test with regression 0.05
 Results: Most of the knowledge of mothers about complementary foods is 66.7%, statistical test shows 0.141 > 0.05 (ρ>α) meaning that there is no relationship between mother's knowledge about complementary foods and the incidence of stunting. Most of the sexes of toddlers are male, namely 60%, statistical test shows 0.014<0.05 (ρ<α) meaning that there is a relationship between the sex of toddlers and the incidence of stunting.
 Conclusion: Mother's knowledge about complementary foods has no relationship with stunting, the gender of toddlers has a relationship with stunting.

Hubungan Tingkat Pendidikan dan Pengetahuan Ibu Tentang Gizi dengan Status Gizi pada Balita di Posyandu Abung Timur Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Bumi Agung Kabupaten Lampung Utara Tahun 2020

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is that there is a relationship between the level of education and knowledge of mothers about nutrition and nutritional status of toddlers at the Abung Timur Posyandu in the working area of the Bumi Agung Community Health Center, North Lampung Regency in 2020. Method: This type of quantitative research with a cross-sectional design, the population in this research were all mothers giving birth with preeclampsia at the Batin Mangunang Regional General Hospital in 2020, with a case sample of 70 patients. The analysis used univariate and bivariate by using Chi Square test. This type of research is quantitative with a cross sectional approach. This population is all mothers who have toddlers with an age range of 2 weeks to 59 months who are in the working area of the Bumi Agung Health Center with a population of 426 children under five and the sample is Simple Random Sampling. The sample of this study was 62 respondents according to predetermined inclusion criteria. Analysis of the data used for variate analysis of the frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using the chi square test. Results: The research, 35 respondents who had less knowledge obtained 32 (91.4%) under nutrition status and as many as 38 respondents who had basic education (SD-SMP) obtained 32 (84.2%) malnutrition status There was a significant relationship between education levels (p-value (0.000)). and maternal knowledge about nutrition (p-value (0,000)). with the nutritional status of children under five at Posyandu Abung Timur, the Working Area of the Bumi Agung Health Center, North Lampung Regency in 2020. Keywords: 1. Nutritional Status 2. Knowledge 3. Education

Coaching Method For Pregnant Women To Prevent Stunting Risk In Banyumas

Background Based on the 2021 Indonesian Toddler Nutrition Status Survey (SSGBI), the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia is still high, namely 24.4 percent or 5.33 million toddlers (1). One of the causes of stunting is malnutrition when the baby is in the womb and in the early stages of the baby's birth. The problem of malnutrition in pregnant women can cause low birth weight babies (LBW), malnutrition in toddlers and predispose to edit(2). One of the efforts to prevent stunting during pregnancy is through nutrition education and coaching for pregnant women. The coaching method improves the healthy lifestyle of pregnant women. improve the ability of pregnant women to regulate their nutritional patterns and nutrition during pregnancy
 Objective To explore coaching methods for pregnant women to increase knowledge about stunting prevention.
 Method This research method is a qualitative research using a phenomenological design. The research was conducted in Banyumas Regency. Selection of purposive sampling informants. Data collection through in-depth interviews and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman method
 Result The results of this study explored the nutritional coaching educational model for pregnant women, which is an educational model that combines education through pregnant women classes, home visits and the use of WhatsApp groups as an educational tool. Material development includes the concept of self-management, setting goals, planning, actions related to the nutritional status of pregnant women towards balanced nutrition, and explaining healthy eating patterns in pregnant women. Information about healthy sanitation. the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and healthy parenting for toddlers
 Conclusion The conclusion of the nutritional coaching educational model for pregnant women requires a joint commitment from midwives as coaches and pregnant women so that the main goal of increasing stunting prevention knowledge on healthy nutritional status during pregnancy can be achieved.
 Keywords: Coaching Education Model, Stunting Prevention.

Feeding Patterns and Food Waste Behavior on the Nutritional Status of Toddlers

Food Waste is a growing problem. In household scale, Food Waste often considered as a normal thing. Food composition and less variant (quality) is one of factor who can affect to nutritional status of toddlers and Food Waste, if the more Food Waste produced by toddlers, the more nutrients are wasted in vain, so that the food intake eaten by children does not match the required needs. Toddlers who do not get the food intake that should be, able to affect the nutritional status and result in stunted growth and development of children. This research aims to determine the relationship between Food Waste Behavior and Feeding Patterns on the Nutritional Status of Toddlers in Tanah Sareal District, Bogor City. This type of research is cross sectional with purposive sampling data collection technique with 100 respondents. The statistical test used is Chi-Square. Based on the results of the research, it was found that in Tanah Sareal Subdistrict had a high Food Waste behavior of 69%. While the results of the feeding pattern in Tanah Sareal District have an inappropriate feeding pattern of 52%. There is a significant relationship between Food Waste behavior on the nutritional status of toddlers (p-value of 0.000) and there is a significant relationship between feeding patterns and nutritional status of toddlers (p-value of 0.000).

Hubungan Infeksi Soil Transmitted Helminth dengan Status Gizi Balita di Desa Tesabela, Kabupaten Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur

Helminthiasis infection is one of the diseases that still occurs in the surrounding community. One type of helminthiasis disease that results in infection is the STH worm. Nutritional status problems are commonly encountered in various provinces of Indonesia which results in the quality of oneself for the future will be affected. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between helminthiasis infections and nutritional status in toddlers based on anthropometric measurements using weight and height indices. The type of research used is descriptive with a Cross sectional research design. Data that has been collected from 62 patients was described to link STH infection with Nutritional Status in Toddlers. The results of the study stated that there was no relationship between Soil Transmitted Helminth infection and gisi status in toddlers in Tesabela Village, West Kupang District with chis-quare test results, obtained a value of P=0.953 (P>a0.05).

Feeding Patterns and Food Waste Behavior on the Nutritional Status of Toddlers

Feeding Patterns and Food Waste Behavior on the Nutritional Status of Toddlers

The Relationship Between Utilization of Health Service Center (Posyandu) and the Nutritional Status of Infants during the Pandemic

The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between the utilization of posyandu and the nutritional status of toddlers during the pandemic in Muneng Village, Candiroto Sub-district, Temanggung Regency, Central Java. The design of this research is cross-sectional. The sample taken is 59 toddlers using total sampling technique. The data were analyzed with a Chi Square test at 95% significance level . The results showed that 56 respondents (95%) utilized posyandu more than 3 times, and there were 3 respondents (27.8%) who utilized it less than 3 times. The nutritional status of the toddlers showed that most of the respondents had a good nutritional status, with 53 respondents (89.8%), while 6 respondents (10.2%) had a poor nutritional status. There was a relationship between the utilization of posyandu and the nutritional status of toddlers during the pandemic. The conclusion of this research is that posyandu activities are crucial in controlling the development of toddlers, especially in terms of their nutritional status. The recommendation is for mothers to be more active in utilizing posyandu activities.

Nutritional Status of Toddlers Taken Care for by Parents and by Other Than Parents

The toddler is one of the stages of children’s development in which they thrive and grow rapidly so they need good nutrition and stimulation from their parents. However, not every toddler is directly raised by their parents as the main caregivers. They are being forced to be taken care of by others such as nannies or other family members like grandparents, etc. This research aims to compare the nutritional status of toddlers with those growing up conditions. The research was a comparative study. The population was mothers who had toddlers and samples were taken by purposive sampling technique with a total of 97 mothers. This research was conducted at Payung Sekaki Health Center, Pekanbaru. Data were taken by child-care questionnaires and anthropometry observation sheet (weight per age) then data were analyzed by Chi-square test. The Chi-square test found that 56 children that were directly cared for by parents had normal nutrition and 7 were not. Meanwhile, of children whose caregivers were other than parents, 28 were in a normal nutrition state and 6 children were not (p-value 0.369; α 0.05). This study concluded that no difference was observed in nutritional status between toddlers that directly cared for by their parents and others who were not. Therefore, further research is needed regarding other factors that are predictors of nutritional status in toddlers.
 Keywords: nutritional status, toddler, parents