IMPLEMENTASI PENGUKURAN STATUS GIZI SECARA ANTROPOMETRI DI TK TUNAS PRESTASI MEDAN

Abstract

Preschoolers are children aged two to five years. This age range is a golden period of a child in growth and development. Indonesian children are the next generation to continue nation-building activities. Monitoring the growth and development of preschool-aged children is an important phase because it can determine the quality of health, well-being, learning and behavior in the future. Nutrition plays an important role in supporting the growth and development of children at an early age. Nutrition is needed by the body, especially in supporting physical development, nervous system function, brain, as well as intellectual and intellectual abilities. Fulfillment of nutritional needs is the main factor to optimize growth and development according to the genetic potential possessed Children who have a good early growth and development will grow into healthier adults, this is influenced by the result of the interaction of genetic factors and environmental factors, so that later. After examination for WAZ, HAZ, BAZ and MUC, the results obtained were WAZ good nutrition 23, over nutrition 2, under nutrition 5. It is necessary to carry out continuous monitoring activities and ongoing assistance to prevent problems experienced by children from being resolved. Nutrition is an important factor in optimizing children's growth, so it is very important for children to be introduced to healthy foods through the media of play therapy from an early age.