<![CDATA[Background: Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women is a significant maternal nutritional issue that may elevate the risk of anaemia, hinder foetal growth, result in low birth weight, and contribute to stunting. A approach to avert CED is consistent antenatal care (ANC). The objective of this study was to examine the correlation between antenatal care (ANC) adherence and the prevalence of Chronic Energy Deficiency among pregnant women at the Lupak Kapuas Community Health Centre in Kapuas Regency. This study utilised a quantitative analytical observational design with a cross-sectional methodology. The study was carried out from February to April 2026 and included 37 pregnant women chosen by purposive selection. The independent variable was ANC compliance, and the dependent variable was the incidence of CED, assessed using mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC). Data were examined via univariate and bivariate analyses, employing the chi-square test at a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: The majority of respondents adhered to ANC visits (21 respondents; 56.8%), while 22 respondents (59.5%) were not categorised as having CED. The research revealed a substantial correlation between ANC compliance and the occurrence of CED in pregnant women, with a p-value of 0.006 (p < 0.05). The conclusion indicates a strong correlation between ANC compliance and the occurrence of CED in pregnant women. Pregnant women who adhered to ANC visits exhibited a reduced risk of CED compared to those who did not comply. ]]>
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