Pola Asuh Ibu dan Status Gizi Balita di Kabupaten Jember

Nutritional problems in children under five years old are something that must be considered. One of the factors affect poor nutrition is styles parenting. Parenting known to have both positive and negative influences on nutritional status children. So that, further research needed, especially Jember. This study aimed identify correlation between mother’s parenting style among years. used cross-sectional approach. A total 94 mothers registered at Posyandu 85, 86, 87 Karangrejo village, Jember regency were selected purposively as sample study. The was measured using weight for age. Mother’s Parental Authority Questionnaire. To variables, Chi Square test used. majority with severe malnutrition moderate permissive authoritarian style. In contrast, 54 authoritative style, only 4 whose or malnutrition. showed a significant p-value 0.023. From this study, identified impact status. Therefore, optimizing can done through implementation which support adequacy 
 Keywords : Style, Status, Children Five Years