Authors: Riestantya Reissa Fanny1, R. Bambang Wirjatmadi2, Merryana Adriani3
1Master Student at Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, Indonesia
2,3Lecturer at Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, Indonesia
Email: riestantya0306@gmail.com
Abstract
School-aged children are one of the age groups who are prone to anemia. Iron deficiency anemia in school-age children can be caused by three factors, the first is an increased need for iron because children are in a period of growth, the second is the low intake or bioavailability of iron in the diet, and the third is the presence of infections. This study aimed to analyze the effects of red kupang nuggets to increase Fe consumption and Hb levels in school-aged children. This research was an experimental study located in three orphanages in Candi Sub-district, Sidoarjo District, East Java Province, Indonesia, from May to June 2017. The sample was children who were raised in the three orphanages, which meet the inclusion criteria which was 7-12 years old and had Hb levels <12 gram%. The treatment given to children was the provision of red kupang nuggets. Data of the respondent’s character were collected through interviews. Data of the level of food consumption was obtained through food consumption recall questionnaire for 24 hours, then compared with standard of nutrient adequacy rate. Data of Hb levels was obtained through examination using Quick-check. The collected categorical data was then analyzed descriptively in the form of frequency and percentage, while numerical data was presented in the form of central tendency and dispersion. Based on the results of the study can be concluded that consumption of red kupang nugget as food interlude can increase the level of Fe consumption and Hb levels in the blood in children in orphanages in Sidoarjo, East Java. Furthermore, it is advisable to do further research in different places, and with a longer duration. Also needed analysis of the types of foods that can inhibit the absorption of Fe.
Keywords: Iron deficiency anemia, School-age children, Fe consumption, Red kupang nugget
