Jurnal Gizi Prima
Vol 9, No 2 (2024): Jurnal Gizi Prima (Prime Nutrition Journal)

Relationship Between Adequacy of Protein, Iron, Vitamin C, and The Incidence of Anemia in Adolescent Girls Aged 16-18 Years

Dian Ferdiyanto (Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu)
Alifianti Muharramah (Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu)
Dera Elva Junita (Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu)
Desti Ambar Wati (Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Sep 2024

Abstract

Background: Anemia is a condition with a red blood cell count of less than <12 mg/dl. Factors that cause the high incidence of anemia in adolescents include low intake of animal and vegetable protein, iron, vitamin C, and bleeding due to prolonged menstruation.Research Methods: This study aimed to determine the relationship between adequate protein, iron, and vitamin C levels and the incidence of anemia in young women aged 16-18 years at SMA Negeri 1 Jati Agung. The research design used in this research is quantitative, utilizing a cross-sectional method. The subjects in this research were 66 female respondents from SMA Negeri 1 Jati Agung.Research Result: Base The results of the analysis using the Fisher test showed that there was no relationship between the level of protein adequacy (p = 0.633), the level of iron adequacy (p = 0.769), and the level of vitamin C adequacy (p = 0.128).Conclusion: This research concludes that there is no relationship between adequate levels of protein, iron, and vitamin C and the incidence of anemia in young women aged 16-18 at SMA Negeri 1 Jati Agung.

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Public Health

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