Body Size and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-12 Years in Jungkat Village, Jongkat District, Mempawah Regency
The significant impact of stunting in early childhood affects both physical growth and cognitive development. The prevalence of stunting in Jungkat Village highlights the importance of monitoring growth and development during mid-childhood (ages 6-12), as it is a critical period for cognitive, soci...
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| author | Wolly Candramila Khofifah Azmi Bilqis Asriah Nurdini Mardiyyaningsih Yulia Kurniati Monika Susi Suvani Titin Hartini Eneng Nunuz Rohmatullayaly Elda Irma Jeanne Joice Kawulur |
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The significant impact of stunting in early childhood affects both physical growth and cognitive development. The prevalence of stunting in Jungkat Village highlights the importance of monitoring growth and development during mid-childhood (ages 6-12), as it is a critical period for cognitive, social, and physical development. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of interventions in addressing stunting by describing the body size and nutritional status of children aged 6-12 in Jungkat Village. A cross-sectional method was employed in four primary schools in Jongkat District. Anthropometric measurements of body height and body weight were used to calculate nutritional status indices, including the body height-to-age index and body mass index. In Jungkat Village, children aged 6-12 show varied growth patterns, including high rates of stunting and obesity, with some stunted children maintaining normal BMI for age, indicating complex interactions between nutrition and growth. In addition, there is no significant sexual dimorphism in growth patterns at this age, but differences in weight are evident, with boys generally heavier after age 7. Environmental, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors may significantly influence these patterns, underscoring the need for integrated health and nutrition interventions that target maternal and early childhood support.
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| spelling | doaj-art-9efb6af3bbaa4223bb78ba216446eaad2025-08-20T02:06:58ZengBogor Agricultural UniversityHayati Journal of Biosciences1978-30192086-40942025-06-0132510.4308/hjb.32.5.1303-1312Body Size and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-12 Years in Jungkat Village, Jongkat District, Mempawah RegencyWolly Candramila0Khofifah Azmi Bilqis1Asriah Nurdini Mardiyyaningsih2Yulia Kurniati3Monika Susi Suvani4Titin Hartini5Eneng Nunuz Rohmatullayaly6Elda Irma Jeanne Joice Kawulur7Biology Education Study Program, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak 78124, IndonesiaBiology Education Study Program, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak 78124, IndonesiaBiology Education Study Program, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak 78124, IndonesiaBiology Education Study Program, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak 78124, IndonesiaBiology Education Study Program, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak 78124, IndonesiaCommunity Health Center of Jungkat, Mempawah 78351, IndonesiaStudy Program of Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, IndonesiaStudy Program of Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Papua, Manokwari 98314, Indonesia The significant impact of stunting in early childhood affects both physical growth and cognitive development. The prevalence of stunting in Jungkat Village highlights the importance of monitoring growth and development during mid-childhood (ages 6-12), as it is a critical period for cognitive, social, and physical development. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of interventions in addressing stunting by describing the body size and nutritional status of children aged 6-12 in Jungkat Village. A cross-sectional method was employed in four primary schools in Jongkat District. Anthropometric measurements of body height and body weight were used to calculate nutritional status indices, including the body height-to-age index and body mass index. In Jungkat Village, children aged 6-12 show varied growth patterns, including high rates of stunting and obesity, with some stunted children maintaining normal BMI for age, indicating complex interactions between nutrition and growth. In addition, there is no significant sexual dimorphism in growth patterns at this age, but differences in weight are evident, with boys generally heavier after age 7. Environmental, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors may significantly influence these patterns, underscoring the need for integrated health and nutrition interventions that target maternal and early childhood support. https://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/hayati/article/view/58451 |
| spellingShingle | Wolly Candramila Khofifah Azmi Bilqis Asriah Nurdini Mardiyyaningsih Yulia Kurniati Monika Susi Suvani Titin Hartini Eneng Nunuz Rohmatullayaly Elda Irma Jeanne Joice Kawulur Body Size and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-12 Years in Jungkat Village, Jongkat District, Mempawah Regency Hayati Journal of Biosciences |
| title | Body Size and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-12 Years in Jungkat Village, Jongkat District, Mempawah Regency |
| title_full | Body Size and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-12 Years in Jungkat Village, Jongkat District, Mempawah Regency |
| title_fullStr | Body Size and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-12 Years in Jungkat Village, Jongkat District, Mempawah Regency |
| title_full_unstemmed | Body Size and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-12 Years in Jungkat Village, Jongkat District, Mempawah Regency |
| title_short | Body Size and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-12 Years in Jungkat Village, Jongkat District, Mempawah Regency |
| title_sort | body size and nutritional status of children aged 6 12 years in jungkat village jongkat district mempawah regency |
| url | https://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/hayati/article/view/58451 |
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