The 2nd Joint International Conferences | http://proceeding.tenjic.org/jic2 | ISBN: 978-602-5842-03-0 172 Family Knowledge Relationship with the Implementation of the Role in Supplying of Food of Assembly Suppliers in Children Age 6-12 Months in Lirboyo Kediri Living Erna Susilowati a,1,* , Hengky Irawan a,2 a Nursing Academy Dharma Husada Kediri, 64114, Indonesia 1 ernabudi_80@yahoo.co.id*; 2 hengkydharma76@gmail.com * corresponding author I. INTRODUCTION Lack of nutrition is the main factor causing infant and toddler mortality. The problem of growth and development in infants and children less than 2 years is largely influenced by feeding that is inconsistent with the infant's needs in terms of type, amount, way of cooking. Incorrect feeding will lead to malnutrition and if overweight will occur obesity (Septiana, 2009). Less chronic protein energy affects the process of higher cognitive development in childhood. Nutritional problems can occur in every life cycle begun in the womb (fetus), infant, child, adult and old age (Almatsier, 2002). Malnutrition, especially lack of energy protein and micronutrient deficiencies continue to be a major health burden in developing countries. Globally less energy protein and micronutrient deficiency have become major risk factors for various illnesses and deaths. The cause of stunting in children 6-23 months is closely related to the first time of complementary feeding of milk (MP-ASI) as well as the intake of nutrients (energy protein) in the inadequate food. One of the problems in infant feeding is the cessation of breastfeeding ABSTRACT Keywords: Knowledge Role Family MP-ASI Incorrect feeding will lead to malnutrition and if over will caused obesity (Septiana, 2009) The ignorance of right and proper baby’s feeding and child care and the existence of inproper habits were main cause of the less nutrition problem in children aged 0 -24 months. The role of the mother crucial in the successful delivery of MP-ASI. A good role is supported with good knowledge. The purpose of this study was to know the relationship of family knowledge with the implementation of family role in the provision of complementary feeding of milk.The research design used was correlation with crossectional approach. Knowledge categorized in good knowledge, sufficient, lacking and the role categorized in the role of good, enough, less. The instrument used was questioner. The research was taken place at Posyandu of Lirboyo Kediri sub-district which consist of 10 posyandu in May 2018. Population in this research was families having baby aged 6 - 12 months with sample number counted 50 family using sampling total sampling technique. This research used Spearman rho statistic test with significant level 0,05. The results showed that there was a relationship between family knowledge and family role in the provision of MP-ASI with significant level p = 0.00. It Concluded that The better knowledge of the importance of complementary feeding of milk the better implementation of family role in the provision of complementary feeding of milk. It is suggested that the respondents are expected to increase their knowledge by actively participating in POSYANDU and for the community should be aware of the importance of nutritious food to the children and always consult to the nutritionist in the health center or Posyandu in addition to the increased family participation for caring the baby’s growth and development. Copyright © 2018 Joint International Conference All rights reserved