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KETAHANAN PANGAN DAN GIZI SERTA MEKANISME BERTAHAN PADA MASYARAKAT TRADISIONAL SUKU CIPTAGELAR DI JAWA BARAT

Journal: Jurnal ilmu pertanian Indonesia (Vol.18, No. 3)

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Page : 186-193

Keywords : Ciptagelar; coping mechanism; nutritional status;

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Abstract

Culture plays an important role in food availability and consumption pattern, which then affects nutritional status and health. The objectives of the study were to analyze (1) socio-economic characteristics of household, (2) nutritional status of children, and (3) coping mechanism to support food access. The study was conducted in Ciptagelar Traditional Community, West Java from March-October 2013. Total sample was 65 households. The average income per capita per month was Rp285.753,00 and total expenditure was Rp393.590,00. The underweight prevalence among children was 12.5%, stunting 31.2%, and wasing 12.5%. Coping mechanisms to face income constraint were buying cheaper foods, reducing kinds of food consumed, and changing food priority.

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