HUBUNGAN STATUS GIZI DENGAN STATUS IMUNITAS ANAK BALITA DI RW VII KELURAHAN SEWU, KECAMATAN JEBRES, KOTA SURAKARTA
Abstract: Under-five children
is a group which susceptible of health and nutrition problems. This period is a
vital and critical period. Under-five-year-old children must get nutrition
intake according to their requirement. Nutritional status influences the
immunity status, and vice versa. The aim of this research was to understand and
analyze the relation between nutritional status and immunity status of
under-five children. This research was observational study using cross
sectional approach. Nutritional status data were obtained through Z-score by
measuring weight and height. Immunity status data were gained through
calculation of rate of lymphocytes by diff count method in 35 respondents. The
analysis method was Pearson-product moment. Nutritional statuses which were
overweight was 22,9 % and normal was 77,1 %. Immunity statuses which were
beyond normal was 65,7 % and normal was 34,3%. There was not any relationship
between level of energy, protein, iron, zinc intake and nutritional status, and
immu-nity status of children under-five.
Penulis: Retno Dewi Noviyanti
dan Dwi Sarbini
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd100043
