Comparison of correlation between protein and iron intake with hemoglobin levels in children age 6-23 and 24-36 months during COVID-19 pandemic in east Jakarta

  • Stella Kristi Triastari
  • Dian Novita Chandra Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia – Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
  • Saptawati Bardosono Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
Keywords: protein, iron, anemia, children, age 6-23 months, hemoglobin levels, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Background and objectives : Anemia prevalence, especially iron deficiency anemia, among Indonesian toddlers is high. Iron deficiency may interfere nerve development and also cause immune problems. Protein malnutrition may also cause anemia. The prevalence is higher in 6-23 months age group due to the increase need. However, the correlations between iron and protein intake with hemoglobin levels are still showing different results and researches don’t compare the correlation between age groups.

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Author Biographies

Dian Novita Chandra, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia – Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
Department of Nutrition
Saptawati Bardosono, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
Department of Nutrition

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Submitted

2022-10-18
Published
2022-10-31

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