Animal-Source Food Consumption and its Contribution to Iron Adequacy of Women of Reproductive Age in Indonesia #

Abstract

Women of reproductive age (WRA) are vulnerable to anaemia, therefore, the consumption of animal-source foods is crucial. Given the issue outlined, we aim to analyze animal-source foods consumption and their contribution to meeting the iron adequacy of WRA in Indonesia. A total of 33,367 WRA in the range of 15-49 years old was used in this study. The average of iron intake was 3.4±3.6 mg, contributing 19.3% to the iron adequacy level. Most of the WRA (64.7%) has an iron contribution below the average. Iron intake among WRA in urban areas is higher than in rural areas.