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Frequency, amount, and supplementation of vitamin A food sources to enhance vitamin A sufficiency status among toddlers aged 12-59 months

Authors :
Dewi Mey Lestanti Mukodri
Ristina Rosauli Harianja
Neny San Agustina Siregar
Source :
Healthcare in Low-resource Settings (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
PAGEPress Publications, 2024.

Abstract

Vitamin A plays a crucial role as a micronutrient, particularly in relation to vision and growth. However, excessive intake of Vitamin A can lead to impaired vision and growth in toddlers. This study aimed to examine the impact of the frequency and amount of Vitamin A from food sources, as well as the intake of Vitamin A supplements, on the sufficiency status of Vitamin A in toddlers aged 12-59 months. The research design employed a quantitative approach using an analytical cross-sectional survey with a sample of mothers and toddlers aged 12-59 months, totaling 100 respondents. The relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable was analyzed using the Chi-Square (α=0.05) statistical test with a 95% confidence interval. Quantitative results indicated a Vitamin A sufficiency status (71%), frequency of intake (56%), amount of intake (64%), and intake of Vitamin A supplements (60%) in the 'more' category. The results of the chi-square test showed the effect of Vitamin A food source intake on Vitamin A sufficiency status with a p-value of 0.002. Optimizing Vitamin A sufficiency among toddlers aged 12-59 months requires a multifaceted approach, focusing on frequency, amount, and appropriate food sources.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22817824
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Healthcare in Low-resource Settings
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4cc02163434496ca503b0ad7359dbc8
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2024.11731