Anemia among Adolescent Girls: Its Association with Protein and Iron Intake

Adolescence is a time of physical and psychological growth as people transition to adulthood, proper nutrition essential for this process. Anemia, condition characterized by lack red blood cells or hemoglobin, the most common health issue among young women. In 2018, prevalence anemia was higher in women (27.2%) than men (20.3%), particularly high (32%) 15-24 age group. The purpose study investigate teenage rural area . used cross-sectional design included 112 middle school female students Rejang Lebong Regency. data collected using survey questionnaire semi-quantitative food frequency assess factors such knowledge, intake calorie, protein, vitamin C, iron. Correlation analysis multiple linear regression were analyze relations between these variables status. correlation showed that calorie intake, C not significantly correlated with (p values 0.378, 0.563 0.087, respectively). However, there significant iron protein occurrence 0.000 0.030).