The Role of Anthropometry in Monitoring and Evaluating the Nutritional Status of Elementary School Students at SD Mesjid Lheu, Darul Imarah District, Aceh Besar Regency
Keywords:
Nutritional Status, Body Mass Index (BMI), Upper Arm Circumference (UAC)Abstract
Nutritional status is defined as the balance between nutrient requirements and intake, measured through anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary history variables. This study aimed to evaluate the role of anthropometry in monitoring and evaluating the nutritional status of elementary school students at SD Mesjid Lheu, Darul Imarah District, Aceh Besar Regency. This quantitative study used a descriptive observational method with total sampling of 31 sixth-grade students. The main variables measured included weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), and body mass index (BMI) to classify nutritional status into categories of malnutrition, good nutrition, and overnutrition. The results showed that the majority of students (70.9%) had good nutritional status, while 19.3% were malnourished and 9.6% were overnourished. The use of anthropometry proved to be effective as a simple and economical tool for detecting nutritional problem and as a basis for planning targeted nutritional interventions in the school environment. These findings reinforce the importance of implementing continuous nutritional monitoring to support the optimal growth and development of elementary school children, especially in suburban areas.
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