Fitrah Ernawati, Efriwati, Nunung Nurjanah, Galih Kusuma Aji, Dwi Hapsari Tjandrarini, Yekti Widodo, Fifi Retiaty, Mutiara Prihatini, Aya Yuriestia Arifin, Dian Sundari, Rika Rachmalina, Salimar, Elisa Diana Julianti, Muhammad Nur Aidi, Ahmad Syauqy
Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) in school-aged children are still a major health problem in Indonesia. This study was designed to examine the status of micronutrients and their relationship to the nutritional status of children aged 5-12 years since an up-to-date database on the micronutrient status of children aged 5-12 years is needed. Data from the 2018 Indonesian Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) were used in this study, with 2456 subjects for analysis. Micronutrient analysis was carried out, including iron status (ferritin, C reactive protein (CRP)), levels of zinc, vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin A (retinol) in school-aged children (5-12 years)...
2023: Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism