<![CDATA[Adequate nutritional status in pregnant women is essential for optimal fetal growth and development as well as for ensuring a safe and smooth delivery process. Good maternal nutritional status can be achieved through a balance between nutritional intake and physiological needs. Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women is a condition of long-term undernutrition, characterized by a mid–upper arm circumference (MUAC) of less than 23.5 cm, and is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight (LBW) infants, and even maternal and neonatal mortality. This study aimed to identify factors associated with the occurrence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) among third-trimester pregnant women in the working area of Tanjung Rejo Public Health Center, Percut Sei Tuan. The research employed a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The population consisted of all third-trimester pregnant women registered at the Tanjung Rejo Public Health Center in 2025, totaling 120 individuals. A sample of 20 pregnant women was selected using accidental sampling techniques. The study was conducted from May to August 2025. The results of statistical analysis using the chi-square test showed a p-value of 0.004 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) among pregnant women at the Tanjung Rejo Public Health Center, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency. It is recommended that pregnant women consume a balanced and nutritious diet according to their household capacity, with particular emphasis on adequate energy, protein, and iron intake.]]>
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