The Association Between Picky Eating Behavior and Stunting Among Children Under Five in the Tlogowungu Public Health Center Service Area, Pati Regency

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Sri Hartini (*) hartinisumarto78@gmail.com
Agustin Dwi Nur Aini
Ambarwati
Biyanti Dwi Winarsih
Heriyanti Widyaningsih

(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

Stunting remains one of the major nutritional problems among children under five years of age in Indonesia and has become a significant public health concern due to its long-term impact on physical growth, cognitive development, and future productivity. One factor associated with stunting is picky eating behavior, which limits children’s dietary variety and may result in inadequate nutritional intake. This study aimed to determine the relationship between picky eating behavior and the incidence of stunting among toddlers in Tlogosari Village, Tlogowungu Public Health Center Working Area, Pati Regency. This quantitative study employed a crosssectional design involving 49 toddlers selected through stratified random sampling. Picky eating behavior was assessed using the Children’s Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ), while stunting status was determined based on Height-for-Age measurements according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Child Growth Standards. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis and Fisher’s Exact Test. The findings showed that 35 toddlers (71.4%) exhibited picky eating behavior, while 16 toddlers (32.7%) were classified as stunted. Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between picky eating behavior and stunting incidence (p = 0.019). The study concludes that picky eating behavior is significantly associated with stunting among toddlers. Therefore, parents and healthcare providers should encourage balanced nutrition, healthy eating habits, and regular growth monitoring to reduce the risk of stunting.

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Hartini, S., Agustin Dwi Nur Aini, Ambarwati, Winarsih, B. D., & Widyaningsih, H. (2026). The Association Between Picky Eating Behavior and Stunting Among Children Under Five in the Tlogowungu Public Health Center Service Area, Pati Regency. Proceeding Cendekia International Conference Health and Technology, 4, 128–133. Retrieved from https://proceedings.centamaku.ac.id/article/view/249
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