<![CDATA[Sumbang Village in Sumbang Subdistrict is designated as one of the villages prone to stunting in Banyumas Regency with a prevalence of 14.4%. Factors contributing to stunting in toddlers include protein adequacy and exclusive breastfeeding. The study was designed to investigate the relationship between protein adequacy, exclusive breastfeeding history, and stunting in toddlers aged 24-59 months in the village. The study used a case-control design with a sample of 37 stunted infants and 37 non-stunted infants in Sumbang Village. Respondents were selected using cluster sampling with matching based on age (±2 months) and posyandu (integrated health service post) area. Data collection used the SQ-FFQ questionnaire and the SKI exclusive breastfeeding history questionnaire. Bivariate analysis was conducted using a 2x2 Chi-square test with IBM SPSS version 25. The results of bivariate analysis of protein adequacy was significantly associated with stunting in children aged 24–59 months (p=0.000; OR=6.781; 95%CI=2.1–20.1), whereas a history of exclusive breastfeeding showed no significant association with stunting in children aged 24–59 months (p=0.163). There is a significant association between protein sufficiency levels and stunting in children aged 24–59 months. Children with insufficient protein sufficiency levels are 6.781 times more likely to experience stunting than children with adequate protein sufficiency levels.]]>
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