Optimizing the Nutritional Needs of Toddlers with the Simplex Method Using POM-QM for Stunting Prevention
Keywords:
Nutrition Optimization, Simplex Method, Stunting in Toddlers, POM-QM Application, Fulfillment of Nutritional NeedsAbstract
This research aims to develop an optimization mathematical model that can help meet the daily nutritional intake needs of toddlers as an effort to prevent stunting. The Simplex method is applied in this model to determine food combinations that meet the standards of nutritional needs at minimal cost to take into account budget constraints and availability of foodstuffs, so that they can be adapted to diverse socioeconomic conditions. The POM-QM application is used as a calculation tool in applying the Simplex method, so that the optimization process becomes more practical and accurate. Mathematical modeling is carried out by compiling a function of objectives in the form of minimizing the cost of consuming foodstuffs that meet the daily nutritional needs of toddlers, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C. The optimization results showed that nutritional needs could be optimally met with a combination of vegetable soup consumption of 22.5 grams (), Tempe 8.476 g (), and banana 4.5 g (), with a total minimum cost of IDR 146,928. The nutrient content of the combination exceeds daily needs, such as protein (241.41 g), fat (274.06 g), Fe (82.93 mg), as well as vitamin A (450 RE) and vitamin C (45 mg), while carbohydrates are fulfilled exactly as much as 220 grams. These results show that the optimization approach can be used to design a balanced, nutritious diet that is cost-efficient as an effort to prevent stunting in toddlers.
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