The Influence of Complementary Feeding on Appetite and Growth Development in Children Aged 7-12 Months

Nur Anita (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Abdi Nusantara)
Ridda Nurchotimah (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Abdi Nusantara)
Wulan Wuliyanti (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Abdi Nusantara)
Retna Suzana (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Abdi Nusantara)
Dessy Oktaviana Sembiring (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Abdi Nusantara)
Wulan Sri Lestari (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Abdi Nusantara)
Yolanda Harumniti Susanto (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Abdi Nusantara)
Ria Rizkiya (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Abdi Nusantara)
Binti Roshada (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Abdi Nusantara)

Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA (JPPIPA)
Vol 10 No 9 (2024): September

Complementary feeding (MP-ASI) is crucial for meeting the nutritional needs of infants aged 7-12 months, influencing their appetite and growth. Objective: This study evaluates the effects of MP-ASI on the appetite and growth of infants aged 7-12 months in 2024. A pre-post test design with 194 respondents assessed the impact of different types of MP-ASI on appetite and growth. All respondents received the same type of MP-ASI. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses with SPSS. There was no statistically significant relationship between the type of MP-ASI given and weight gain. However, varieties such as spinach and eggs, and chayote and eggs, showed higher compliance with recommended nutritional standards (KPSP), indicating that MP-ASI type significantly influences adherence to these standards. Diverse MP-ASI positively affects the appetite and growth of infants aged 7-12 months. The study underscores the importance of MP-ASI variety and quality in child nutrition programs. Increasing parental education on the importance of MP-ASI variety is recommended to support optimal developmental potential in children.