Arindah Nur Sartika, S.Gz., M.Gizi. Pengarang Guntari Prasetya, S,Gz., M.Sc. Pengarang Arrifah Nurrobiah Pengarang Nadia Puspita Pengarang Amelia Lityasusanti Pengarang

ICSDH 2023 - The International Conference on Social Determinants of Health DOI: 10.5220/0012901500004564 Breastmilk is the best food for babies. However, when babies reach 6 months of age, breastmilk alone is insufficient to meet their nutritional needs. To address these requirements, breastmilk feeding should be supplemented with appropriate complementary feeding. The more diverse the food provided, the better it can reduce the risk of undernutrition. Hence, this study aims to assess the dietary diversity of complementary feeding in an area designated as a priority for reducing stunting. The study is conducted in Srikamulyan Village, Tirtajaya Sub-district, Karawang, using a cross-sectional design. Dietary diversity is evaluated using 9 food groups based on repeated 24-hour food recalls. Approximately 100 children under the age of two, ranging from 6 to 23 months old, participated in the study. The study's findings reveal that 52% of the subjects consume diverse foods (≥4 food groups). All of the children include staple foods in their diet. The most commonly consumed foods after staple foods are meat and fish (71%) and green leafy vegetables (63%). The highest proportion of children achieved a dietary diversity score of 6. However, the study did not find a significant relationship between dietary diversity and nutritional status (weight for age and length for age), with a p-value >0.05. Based on the study, it is clear that there are caregivers who do not provide varied meals to children. Although a significant relationship is not established, offering a variety of food groups can establish a strong foundation for the food habits of children in the future. The foods provided as complementary feeding can help children become familiar with different tastes and nutritious options.