Introduction: Anemia is a health problem that is often experienced by adolescent girls, in Indonesia it reaches more than 30%. Anemia is characterized by low hemoglobin levels caused by insufficient intake of iron and other nutrients which, if prolonged for a long time, can lead to Chronic Energy Deficiency, and significantly affect the physical health, cognitive function, and overall quality of life of adolescent girls. This condition can lead to a variety of complications including learning disabilities, decreased physical fitness, and increased susceptibility to infections. Objective: to analyze the relationship between nutritional intake and anemia with the incidence of Chronic Energy Deficiency in adolescent girls. Methods: This study used a cross sectional design conducted in the dormitory of the Baitul Hikmah College of Health Sciences, a total of 92 subjects were purposively selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data was taken in February-March 2025. Nutritional intake was obtained from food recall 2 × 24 hours and hemoglobin levels were measured using easy touch GCHb. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. Results: The results of the study showed that as many as (18.7%) adolescent girls experienced anemia or hemoglobin (Hb) levels 12 g/dl and Chronic Energy Deficiency (27%). There was no association with nutrient intake (energy p=1.000), (protein p=0.674), (iron p=0.389), (vitamin A p=0.095) and there was a significant association of (vitamin C p=0.000) and (anemia p=0.000) with the incidence of Chronic Energy Deficiency in adolescent girls. Conclusion: the importance of prevention of anemia and Chronic Energy Deficiency by improving the quality of menus and nutritional intake in adolescent girls in dormitories.
Marliyana et al. (Mon,) studied this question.