Hypertension is one of the most prevalent non communicable diseases and a leading cause of the death worldwide, including in Indonesia.Risk factors include age and genetic, physical activity, dietary pattern, and nutritional status. Data from Basuki Rahmat Public Health Center shows a yearly increase in hypertension cases among individuals aged 45-59. This study aims to determine the relationsh…
The incidence of overweight is closely related to adolescents, because at this age adolescents are still experiencing a phase of growth and hormonal changes so that changes in body weight in adolescents are very common. The incidence of overweight in adolescents does not occur suddenly, but rather results several factors such as nutrition knowledge, food intake, genetics, low physical activity,…
Adolescents are a vulnerable age group when it comes to various nutritional issues, including malnutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. One factor influencing adolescents' nutritional status is their dietary patterns, particularly their consumption of fast food, which is becoming increasingly popular among this age group. Fast food is high in fat, calories, and sugar, while b…
Exclusive breastfeeding is still a problem in Indonesia, the government is trying to support breastfeeding mothers to provide exclusive breastfeeding, because only 50% of the 2.3 million babies in Indonesia receive exclusive breastfeeding. Low levels of exclusive breastfeeding influence the incidence of stunting. Children who are not given exclusive breast milk are more at risk of stunting. Mus…
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, necessitating foods that can be consumed by individuals with diabetes to maintain stable blood sugar levels. This study substitutes mocaf flour and cherry fruit juice into a "lidah kucing" cookie as a snack for individuals with diabetes. The purpose of this research is to determine the formulation, nutritional co…
Stunting is short stature with a PB/U Z-score
Adolescence is a vulnerable period with health and nutritional problems caused by lifestyle, such as sleep patterns. Poor sleep patterns can result in poor sleep quality which can affect a person's nutritional status. This study aims to determine the relationship between sleep quality and nutritional status in adolescents. This type of research is quantitative with a cross sectional approach. T…
The first 1000 days of life (HPK) is a critical period for child growth. One specific nutritional intervention is exclusive breastfeeding. Breast milk is rich in nutrients, including growth factors like IGF-1, which play a crucial role in linear growth or infant length status. Therefore, further research is needed to analyze the relationship between breast milk IGF-1 levels and nutritional stat…
Adolescents in Indonesia face nutritional problems such as stunting, wasting, and overweight, in South Sumatra Province in 2023 it was found to have nutritional problems. The high nutritional problems in adolescents need getting attention, because if it is ignored, it will have an impact on the health and quality of life of adolescents in the future. The implementation of balanced nutrition for…
Physical fitness is the basic ability to perform daily activities or activities effectively and efficiently without causing excessive fatigue. Factors that affect fitness include nutritional status, diet, and stress. Physical fitness in medical students is important because it will affect their health and academic performance. This study aims to analyze the effect of nutritional status, diet, a…
The performance of karate athletes in South Sumatra had declined. One of the key indicators of achievement was athletic performance, which was influenced by various factors, including fluid intake and body composition. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between fluid intake and body composition with the performance of karate athletes in Palembang. A cross-sectional design wa…
Asupan sarapan pagi yang cukup dapat mendukung peserta didik untuk memaksimalkan prestasi dalam belajar. Karbohidrat merupakan salah satu makronutrien yang paling banyak dibutuhkan oleh tubuh. Bahan makanan dengan karbohidrat mengandung indeks glikemik (IG). IG memengaruhi stabilitas gula darah yang mendukung kerja otak. Kerja otak yang optimal dapat memaksimalkan kemampuan belajar peserta didi…
The Relationship Between Body Image and Food Intake With the Nutritional Status of Students In the Nutrition Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University
Background. In infants, the first 1000 days of life is a golden period for cognitive and physical development. Any disruption during this period requires early intervention and stimulation before further deviations occur. The age of 0-6 months in infants is a crucial time, as growth is very rapid compared to later periods, and the infant’s nutritional status must be monitored. Nutritional sta…
Indonesia ranked fourth in the world for the number of active smartphone users, with internet use dominated by Generation Z, including university students. Meanwhile, students tended to have low levels of physical activity due to academic demands. This study aimed to examine the relationship between smartphone usage intensity and physical activity with nutritional status among students of the N…
Nutrition plays an important role in achieving optimal health for each individual throughout the life cycle. Adequate nutrition is an absolute think must be fulfilled, especially for school-age children who are in a period of rapid growth and development and their activities more increase. School-age children is a critical period for forming eating patterns, if the food consumed during this per…
Background: Physical activity refers to any body movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure and is one of the factors that can influence nutritional status. Diet is a method or attempt to regulate the quantity and type of foods with descriptive information, including maintaining health, nutritional status, preventing or aiding recovery from disease. Diet is also the …
Food selection behavior plays an important role in maintaining athletes' health and performance. A balanced nutritional intake is essential to support strength, endurance, and recovery. However, many athletes still do not consider nutritional aspects when choosing food, which can lead to decreased physical fitness. This study aims to determine the relationship between nutrition knowledge and at…
The adolescent group is a nutritionally vulnerable group because during adolescence a growth spurt or rapid growth occurs. This is because teenagers experience puberty and it is a transition period from children to adults, so they need more attention to their nutritional status so that they do not experience malnutrition. One of the factors that influences nutritional status in adolescents is t…
Penelitian ini mensubstitusi tepung ikan lele dan tepung bayam menjadi biskuit stik yang berbentuk pipih dan panjang. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat perbedaan organoleptik yang terdiri dari warna, aroma, rasa, tekstur, dan melihat pengaruh terhadap kadar protein dan kalsium pada formulasi terpilih biskuit stik substitusi tepung ikan lele dan tepung bayam. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain …
Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in toddlers due to chronic malnutrition that lasts for a long time. The nutritional status of stunting can be improved by providing additional food (PMT) from local food, one of which is anchovies, rice and red beans. Cheese stick products with the addition of rice anchovy flour and red bean flour are an effort to meet the energy and protein intake n…
Anak sekolah pada umumnya berada dalam masa pertumbuhan yang sangat cepat dan aktif. Ketidakmampuan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan gizi adalah akar penyebab masalah gizi yang muncul pada usia ini. Asupan gizi yang tidak memadai adalah dampak dari stunting. Stunting berdampak buruk pada penanda kesehatan, seperti hilangnya potensi pertumbuhan fisik, penurunan kemampuan intelektual dan berdampak pada k…
The cafeteria have a crucial role in student development through the availability of quality food. At the FKM UNSRI canteen, a lack of fruits in the menu, which are sources of essential vitamins, fiber, and minerals, was found. Therefore, an initial study is needed to provide a detailed overview of the nutritional content of the food available at the Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya Universi…
Stunting is a common issue in low- and middle-income countries, including Indonesia, particularly in rural areas. Stunting is a problem that occurs in low- and middle-income countries, including Indonesia, especially in rural areas. Stunting has a detrimental functional effect on child growth and development. Some indirect causes of stunting include environmental sanitation and clean and health…
Anemia is a medical condition characterized by low hemoglobin levels in the blood, most commonly caused by iron deficiency. Female adolescents are particularly vulnerable to anemia due to increased iron requirements during growth and menstruation. Iron plays a crucial role in hemoglobin synthesis, enzymatic functions, and DNA production, all of which support cellular health and overall nutritio…
Cancer patients often experience a decrease in appetite due to the disease and side effects of treatment, which leads to poor food acceptance and inadequate nutritional intake. This study aims to determine the factors associated with food acceptance in cancer patients at the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang. A cross-sectional design was employed, utilizing the Chi-Squar…
Toddlerhood, especially under the age of two years, is known as the golden age and is a critical period in the growth and development of children. Inadequate nutritional intake during infancy can increase the risk of nutritional problems including stunting, wasting, and various other diseases. This study aims to analyze the minimum acceptable diet (MAD) and animal protein consumption with the i…
Stunting is one of the chronic nutritional problems that remains a serious challenge in health development in Indonesia, particularly in East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT), which records the highest prevalence at the national level. This study aims to analyze the efforts of Save the Children as an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) in addressing stunting in NTT through the BISA P…
Anemia in women occurs when hemoglobin (Hb) levels are below the normal limit 12 grdl. One of the factors that can cause anemia is the habit of drinking tea, because the tannin content in tea can interfere with the body’s iron absorption process. In addition, nutritional status also contributes to the incidence of anemia, especially in adolescent girls. This study aims to determine the relati…
Lead contamination in vegetables has become a significant threat to food safety. Consumption of vegetables contaminated with lead can cause health disorders, such as anemia and impaired brain function. This study aimed to analyze the sources of lead contamination in water spinach sold at KM 5 Market in Palembang City. The study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Dat…