STATUS GIZI BAYI YANG DI BERI PENGGANTI AIR SUSU IBU (PASI) DI DESA PRANGGANG KECAMATAN PLOSOKLATEN KABUPATEN KEDIRI

Abstract

Breast milk (ASI) for a baby is the first and main food for the process of growth and development. Exclusive breastfeeding is the best investment for the health and intelligence of infants that can reduce child mortality and improve maternal health. Various problems of undernutrition and overnutrition also arise as a result of feeding before the baby is 6 months old. This design cross-sectional study was conducted in 42 mothers and babies which aims to examine the provision of breast milk substitutes (PASI) with nutritional status in infants in Pranggang Village, Plosoklaten District, Kediri Regency. Collecting data using questionnaires and observation sheets as well as z-score analysis.The results showed that 26 infants (62%) were given PASI in the age range of 0-2 months, the form of PASI chosen by 26 mothers (62%) was formula milk, 5 infants (12%) were given baby biscuits and banana lotek the rest were in the form of instant porridge and water. Measurement of nutritional status in infants showed that 23 babies (55%) had good nutritional status, 16 babies (38%) had poor nutritional status and 3 babies (7%) had more nutritional status. Mothers need to be given education and counseling (emodemo) from related parties so that PASI giving behavior can be suppressed, as well as holding peer groups by presenting testimonies of mothers who passed exclusive breastfeeding

Keywords: Early Childhood, Nutritional Status, Infants, PASI substitute