The Implications Of Nutrients For The Growth

And Development Of Healthy Children

Dr. Delfi Eliza ,S.Pd.,M.Pd

Group 3
 Nutrition Concept

Understanding nutrition science

according to experts, as follows:
• Turner
Nutrition comes from Nutrition is the study of the processes
Arabic "Ghidza" which by which living organisms use
means food. Nutrition materials which is needed for
is related to food and is maintenance of bodily functions.
also related to the
• Vrause
human body.
Nutrition is the study of food in
relation to the well-being of the
Body including food needs, food
value, food maintenance for age
Groups and certain activities.
Concepts related to nutrition are several things that must be
known such as,

Nutrients food

Nutritional
status
 The Source Of Nutrients

Carbohydrate :
as the main energy producer

Protein :
Protein functions to regulate
metabolism in the body
Vitamin :
Source of vitamin A & Group
of B vitamins, Vitamins
C,D,E and Vitamin K.

Mineral element
 According to Nurul, 2009, Indonesia has an agreement on a sign of
healthy and well-nourished children consisting of 10 criteria, namely:

Increasing age, increasing density, increasing height.

Strapping body posture and solid muscles

Shiny and strong hair

The skin and nails are clean and not pale

 Cheerful face, clear eyes and fresh lips.

Clean teeth and pink gums

Good appetite and regular bowel movements

Move actively and speak fluently according to age.

Be attentive and react actively.

Sleep well.
 Early childhood food according to Toeti, 2006 as follows.

Food for ages 6-12

months

6 Months Of Age
At this age, supplementary breastfeeding (MP-ASI) has been
given. This has been done because the baby already has a
chewing reflex with a stronger digestion.
 Food for ages 6-12
months
7 Months Of Age
At the age of 7 months, the filter team porridge was introduced
with a mixture of vegetable and animal-based protein

Food for ages 6-12

months
9 months of age
Gradually introduce thicker foods and give them intermittent
meals once a day.
 Food for ages 6-12
months
10 months of age
Increased food density approaches family food, from soft teams
to finally rice at 12 months of age

Food for children aged

1-5 years

At this age the child must eat like a family diet, namely:
breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 intervals.
 Implement Nutrition for the Growth and Development of
Healthy Children

According to Santoso (2009) , there are 5 functions of nutrients,

namely as :
(a) the source of energy and energy
(b) support the growth of the body
(c) maintaining body tissue
(d) regulating metabolism and sharing balance in fluid body
(e) role in the body's defense mechanism against various diseases
as anti-oxidants and other antibodies.
 Nutritional Relations and Health Aspects

• Relationship between nutrition and physical growth

• Relationship between nutrition and brain intelligence
• Relationship between nutrition and endurance
• Relationship between nutrition and work productivity
• Relationship between nutrition and family planning
Almatsier, Sunita, et al (2011: 32-34) said the effects of nutrients on the
life cycle include:

• When in the womb

When the fetus is in the womb, the need for nutrients depends
entirely on the mother.

• When breastfeeding
The first food given to babies after birth is breast milk (ASI).

• Infancy
Giving food and drink should be adjusted to the process of
growth and development.
• Preschool Childhood
At this age children learn to speak and understand language so
they can ask for the desired food.