@article{Hubungan Frekuensi Konsumsi Protein Hewani terhadap Status KEK (Kurang Energi Kronis)_2026, volume={5}, url={https://ejournal.stikeskesosi.ac.id/index.php/Medlab/article/view/606}, DOI={10.57213/medlab.v5i2.606}, abstractNote={
Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) among pregnant women remains a major nutritional problem that adversely affects maternal and fetal health. Low frequency of animal protein consumption is considered one of the contributing factors because it may lead to inadequate protein intake during pregnancy. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the frequency of animal protein consumption and CED status among pregnant women based on published research findings. A descriptive literature review was conducted by searching articles in Google Scholar using keywords related to animal protein, protein intake, chronic energy deficiency, and pregnant women. Articles published between 2020 and 2025, written in Indonesian, and employing clear research methods were included in the review. The findings indicated that most studies reported a significant association between inadequate protein intake, including animal protein, and an increased risk of Chronic Energy Deficiency among pregnant women. In addition to protein intake, energy intake, dietary patterns, nutritional knowledge, maternal age, and socioeconomic status were also identified as contributing factors. Therefore, increasing the frequency of animal protein consumption according to nutritional requirements during pregnancy may contribute to the prevention of Chronic Energy Deficiency and improve maternal nutritional status.
}, number={2}, journal={Jurnal Medical Laboratory}, year={2026}, month={Jul.}, pages={212–222} }