Macronutrient intake of chronic energy deficiency pregnant women in Pekanbaru city

Abstract

The Background : Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) is a nutritional problem that affects pregnant women when their macronutrient intake is inadequate. This condition is a risk factor for the incidence of low birth weight babies that can increase the risk of stunting. Objective: The purpose of the study was to describe of macronutrient intake of CED pregnant women. Method: This research was descriptive research with cross sectional design, and sample collection techniques using cluster random sampling technique which carried out at 12 Primary Health Care in Pekanbaru City consisting of 20 CED pregnant women and 20 normal pregnant women. Data was collected by interviewing a questionnaire consisting of the identity of the subjects, economic status and household food security; food recall 2x24 hours that collected on weekdays, and anthropometric measurements of upper arm circumference. Result and Conclusions: Macronutrient intake of pregnant women in Pekanbaru City with chronic energy deficiency (upper arm circumference <23.5 cm) was categorized as inadequate the nutritional needs of pregnant women. Pregnant women need to increase their intake, maybe it can be a program of primary health care in providing nutrition counselling.