PENGARUH PMT-PEMULIHAN DENGAN FORMULA WHO/MODIFIKASI TERHADAP STATUS GIZI ANAK BALITA KEP DI KOTA MALANG

Abstract

The objectives of this study was to analylize the effect of supplementary feeding by formulated WHO/ Modification to the nutritional status of under-five years old children suffering protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in Malang District. This study consist of 31 samples of children suffered PEM in region of Puskesmas Bareng in Malang District. Supplemental food was given for 90 days during March – October 2003. The first step was making/compilation of formulated WHO/Modification as according to the Guide Book for Handling Under-Nutrition, continued with process of given and evaluate result Gift of Side Dish with minimum composition one day, it contains 350 – 400 Calorie and 10 – 15 gram protein. The results indicated that the average energy and protein formula were 394,47 Calorie and 11,94 gram, that contributes 23,20 - 32,87% from total requirement of energy and 44,22 - 59,7% protein. The result of antrhopometri, show that 90,31% childrens gained body weight between -0,01 to 0,02 kg (mean 0,65). There was a signifcant relation between in creased of weight with supplementary feeding by formulated WHO (Y=0,0471X + 9,2795). The average consumtion of energy was contributes 93,29% from total requitment (RDA). 58,1% childrens showed deficit energy intake, and 71% of them had protein intake higher than RDA (mean 140,7% from RDA). The final of this study indicated that most of childrens (58,06%) suffer under nutrition, 22,58% care in good nutrition and 19,35%. The result of linear regretion test showed that there was a significant relation between nutritional status with supplementary feeding by formulated WHO. It is recommended that handling of supplementary feeding program should be conducted, for efficient and correct of target. Increase of health service also be conducted, and motivation of mothers to monitor their children growth should be priorities as well.