Status gizi balita merupakan hal penting yang harus diketahui oleh setiap orang tua. Perlunya perhatian lebih terhadap tumbuh kembang anak di usia balita didasarkan fakta bahwa kurang gizi pada masa emas ini bersifat irreversible (tidak dapat pulih). Pada penelitian ini peneliti mempunyai tujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran mengenai status gizi pada balita usia 3 – 5 tahun di wiliyah kerja puskesmas karang rejo. Desain penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif. Populasi pada penelitian ini balita usia 3-5 tahun sebanyak 81, menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 67 balita. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan BB/ U balita yang mengalami status gizi baik yaitu 54 (81%) balita. Hasil penelitan dari berdasarkan TB/U balita yang mengalami status gizi Normal yaitu 59 (88%) balita. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan BB/TB balita yang mengalami status gizi baik yaitu 42 (63%) balita. Penelitian ini diharapkan mampu memberikan wawasan terkait tentang status gizi balita disegala aspek.

Kata Kunci: Status Gizi, Balita, BB/U, TB/U, BB/TB

Understanding the nutritional condition of toddlers is a crucial aspect that all parents should be well-informed about. The imperative for increased focus on the growth and development of children under five stems from the fact that malnutrition experienced during this critical period has lasting consequences. The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive assessment of the nutritional state of toddlers aged 3-5 years in the Karang Rejo Health Center. The research design used is descriptive research. The study's population consisted of 81 under-five children, and a purposive sampling technique was employed to choose the sample. The findings of the study, which examined the weight-to-age ratios of 67 toddlers, indicated that a majority of the participants, 54 toddlers (81%), had good nutritional status. 59 (88%) toddlers were seen to have a normal nutritional status based on their height/age measurements. Additionally, the weight/height analysis revealed that 63% of toddlers were classified as having a good nutritional status. The study showed that most toddlers had favorable weight/height, height/age, and weight/height measurements. This study has the potential to offer valuable insights into the comprehensive nutritional status of toddlers. Keywords: Nutritional Status, Toddlers, Weight/Height, Height/Age, Weight/Height