Relationship between Weight Gain in Toddlers Aged 6–36 Months and Mothers' Knowledge and Attitude about Nutrition Falfillment

Abstract

In essence, good nutritional fulfillment starts as early as feasible because childhood is where the healthiest development must start. A number of interconnected variables can lead to nutritional issues. The purpose of this study is to determine the mothers' attitudes and knowledge regarding the relationship between weight gain and nutritional fulfillment in toddlers aged 6 to 36 months. This kind of study uses a cross-sectional design and is analytical. Up to 55 mothers with children between the ages of 6 and 36 months made up the study's group. The Purposive Sampling approach was used to collect samples from 49 respondents. Mothers' views and knowledge regarding nutritional fulfillment are gathered through the use of weighing and questionnaires. Spearman's Rho was used for data analysis. The findings indicated that 78% of toddlers gained weight, 61% of mothers had positive attitudes, and 61% of moms had strong knowledge. The bivariate analysis's findings indicated a correlation between the mother's opinions regarding balancing nutrition and toddler weight gain (ρ=0.000) and her knowledge of nutrition and toddler weight gain (ρ=0.000). The study's findings demonstrated a relationship between toddler weight gain and mothers' attitudes and knowledge regarding a healthy diet. In order to achieve and sustain the ideal toddler weight based on the body mass index, it is hoped that moms of young children will gain more understanding about providing healthy meals for their children.