HUBUNGAN STATUS GIZI DENGAN PEKEMBANGAN MOTORIK KASAR ANAK USIA TODDLER (1-3 TAHUN) DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS PAUH PADANG TAHUN 2017

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Toddler is an age group that shows rapid growth so it needs more attention to its
developmental condition. One aspect of development is gross motor development. Based on data,
there are still many toddlers who experience delays in their development especially in gross motor
development. There are many factors that can affect the delays in gross motor development and
one of them is the nutritional status. This study aims to determine the relationship between
nutritional status with gross motor development of toddler (1-3 years) in the Work Area Public
Health Center Pauh Padang Year 2017. The type of this research was analytical survey with cross
sectional study approach. Data was collected on 15 Mei to 9 June 2017. The sample of this
research was 59 children. Sampling technique was purposive sampling. Data was collected by
observation and questionnaire. Data analysis technique is univariate and bivariate analysis. Data
was processed by computerized with Chi-Square test. Based on the results of this study, 35,6% of
children have nutritional status of lean, and there is 22,3% doubted in gross motor development
test. There is no correlation between nutritional status with gross motor development (p value =
0,739). This research can be a basic information for health care providers that besides nutritional
status and stimulation there are many factors which may affect gross motor develompment of
children. Therefore,it is expected for health care providers to remain monitor child’s gross motor
develompment by looking at the related factors.
Key Words : Nutritional Status, Stimulation, Gross Motor Development