Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a global health challenge; Indonesia's wasting rate reached 8.5% in 2023, surpassing the national target of 7%. Children with SAM experience depleted visceral protein stores, including prealbumin, and heightened systemic inflammation reflected by elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), each condition mutually exacerbating the other. Snakehe…
School children are an investment for the nation's future. Their success in learning will be influenced by factors, one of which is concentration. School children also need breakfast, where breakfast is an important time to meet daily nutritional needs. Breakfast can meet daily nutritional needs by 15-30% of the total daily needs. This study aims to determine the relationship between breakfast …
Maintaining a healthy digestive system, especially the balance of gut microbiota is crucial. Gut microbiota are known to influence other body systems. The consumption of probiotic beverages has been proven to help maintain the balance of gut microbiota by increasing the population of beneficial bacteria and suppressing the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, the quality of probiotic bever…
Underweight among children aged 6–24 months remains a significant nutritional problem in Indonesia, including in Ibul Besar 1 Village, Ogan Ilir Regency. Infectious diseases and inappropriate complementary feeding (MP-ASI) practices can affect children's nutritional status, particularly increasing the risk of underweight. This study aimed to determine the relationship between infectious disea…
Developing high quality human resources is the key to the success of national development. Efforts to improve the quality of human resources can be achieved through the educational process. A factor contributing to educational success is the nutritional adequacy of school children, which plays a role in increasing their cognitive capacity, stamina, and learning endurance. In Indonesia, many nut…
Underweight pada anak balita tetap menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang serius, terutama di wilayah padat penduduk dengan sanitasi rumah sehat yang belum memadai serta perilaku ibu dalam pemenuhan nutrisi yang belum optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis hubungan perilaku ibu dalam pemenuhan nutrisi dan sanitasi rumah sehat dengan kejadian underweight pada anak balita usia 24–59 …
Rice crackers are food products that are easy for toddlers to consume; however, they generally have a high carbohydrate content and low protein content. Therefore, a formulation modification was carried out by substituting snakehead fish and catfish to improve the nutritional value of rice crackers so that they can serve as a more nutritious snack. This study aimed to analyze the nutritional co…
Malnutrition in toddlers remains a public health issue, particularly in West Lampung Regency. Efforts to address malnutrition are carried out through the Supplementary Feeding Program (PMT) using local food ingredients. The success of the PMT program is not only determined by food interventions, but is also influenced by maternal factors, especially knowledge and motivation in providing PMT to …
Latar belakang: Produktivitas kerja dipengaruhi oleh status gizi, aktivitas fisik, dan pola makan pekerja. Industri minyak dan gas memiliki prevalensi masalah kesehatan lebih tinggi karena karakteristik pekerjaan berisiko tinggi dan lokasi terpencil. Data PetroChina International Jabung Ltd. menunjukkan 68,7% karyawan mengalami status gizi tidak normal, dengan indikasi setiap peningkatan 10% ma…
Zaman dahulu, pengobatan menjadi aspek yang diutamakan oleh banyak orang untuk mencapai hidup sehat. Namun, sekarang orang cenderung memilih tindakan pencegahan, karena biaya yang dibutuhkan relatif lebih rendah.Tubuh dapat membuat sendir sebagian kecil zat gizi, tetapi sebagian besar tidak dapat dibuat di dalam tubuh sehingga harus diperoleh dari luar (makanan). Zat gizi jenis ini disebut zat …
Nutrition plays an essential role during pregnancy as it affects both maternal health and fetal development. Inadequate nutritional intake can increase the risk of pregnancy complications. Lack of knowledge and inappropriate attitudes in selecting and providing nutrition during pregnancy may impact the nutritional status of both mother and fetus. One effort to improve the knowledge and attitude…
Rice crackers banyak diminati sebagai MPASI karena teksturnya mudah hancur dan lumer di mulut, namun umumnya memiliki kandungan gizi yang masih rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh substitusi ikan gabus dan ikan patin terhadap sifat fisik dan organoleptik rice crackers untuk balita usia 6–11 bulan. Penelitian menggunakan desain eksperimen dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (R…
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Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh meningkatnya prevalensi overweight pada remaja usia 13–15 tahun di Indonesia, khususnya di Sumatera Selatan, sebagai dampak ketidakseimbangan energi dan faktor multifaktorial. Kondisi ini berisiko menimbulkan gangguan kesehatan fisik, psikologis, dan sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis determinan overweight pada remaja usia 13–15 tahun di…
Pasien kanker yang menjalani kemoterapi sering mengalami penurunan asupan zat gizi akibat efek samping pengobatan, sehingga dapat memengaruhi status gizi dan proses terapi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan asupan zat gizi dan jenis kanker dengan status gizi pada pasien kanker di RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Penelitian menggunakan desain cross-sectional dengan 102 responden ya…
Anemia among adolescent girls remains a public health problem that can affect learning concentration and future reproductive health. The Iron Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation program has been implemented as an effort to prevent anemia; however, adherence to IFA consumption remains low. Positive and negative knowledge regarding IFA is suspected to be associated with adherence to its consumption.…
Kombucha is a functional beverage with a slightly sweet and sour taste produced through fermentation using a SCOBY. This study aimed to develop a kombucha beverage based on butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) with the addition of red dragon fruit peel (Hylocereus costaricensis) as a probiotic drink rich in antioxidants. Butterfly pea flower contains high levels of antioxidants, while red d…
Free radicals are reactive molecular species that are formed during various metabolic processes in living organisms. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are one type of free radical that can induce oxidative stress & contribute to the development of diabetes mellitus (DM). The projected increase in the global prevalence of DM highlights the importance of early intervention through dietary modificatio…
Excessive sugar, salt, and fat (GGL) intake in elementary school children has the potential to increase the risk of nutritional problems and non-communicable diseases later in life. Consumption patterns influenced by snacking habits and processed food consumption are among the main factors contributing to high GGL intake. This study aims to determine the adequacy of sugar, salt, and fat intake …
Nutritional problems among adolescents remain a significant challenge in the health sector. Limited understanding of the balanced nutrition guidelines may influence inappropriate attitudes and eating habits. One alternative educational strategy is the use of a Monopoly based educational game incorporating balanced nutrition guideline materials. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the Mono…
Isotonic beverages are required to replace fluids, electrolytes, and energy lost during physical activity. In the development of isotonic beverages formulated from Pandan Wangi coconut water (Nam Hom coconut) and Queen pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr), product characteristics must comply with the standards established by BPOM 2018 and SNI 01-4454-1998, including sodium, potassium, energy, tot…
Stunting in Empat Lawang District in 2023 ranked second as the region with the highest number of stunting cases in South Sumatra, increasing from 18.5% in 2022 to 32.6% in 2023. Exclusive breastfeeding coverage for infants under 6 months of age reached 55.7% in 2023, while the lowest coverage of early breastfeeding initiation was 15.9% in 2021, where exclusive breastfeeding is associated with s…
Minuman isotonik merupakan salah satu jenis minuman olahraga yang membantu proses rehidrasi dan mengembalikan energi. Minuman isotonik mengandung elektrolit yang terdiri dari kalium dan natrium serta karbohidrat sederhana. Zat gizi tersebut dapat dijumpai pada air kelapa dan nanas, keduanya dapat ditanam dengan mudah di daerah Sumatera Selatan sehingga menjadi salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan…
This study aims to determine students’ perceptions of the Government’s Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) at SMAN 1 Indralaya. The MBG program is one of the government’s priority policies designed to improve nutritional status, health, and the quality of human resources, particularly students. This research employed a quantitative approach using a descriptive method. …
Anak sekolah rentan mengonsumsi jajanan tidak sehat akibat kurangnya pengetahuan mengenai keamanan dan nilai gizi. Kebiasaan tersebut dapat meningkatkan risiko gangguan pencernaan, obesitas, serta menganggu pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh media edukasi piring nutrisi terhadap pengetahuan jajanan sehat pada anak di SD Negeri 15 Kayu Agung. Pe…
Gagal Ginjal Kronis (GGK) adalah penyakit progresif yang ditandai penurunan fungsi filtrasi ginjal secara bertahap sehingga mengganggu keseimbangan cairan dan elektrolit. Gangguan ini memengaruhi pengeluaran urine output, sehingga asupan cairan, natrium, dan kalium perlu dikendalikan untuk mencegah retensi cairan dan gangguan elektrolit. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui korelasi asupan caira…
Nutritional problems among school-age children remain a public health concern, including stunting and obesity. These conditions are influenced by low levels of nutrition knowledge and attitudes, particularly regarding the concept of food triguna. The limited availability of engaging and age-appropriate nutrition education media may hinder children’s understanding of healthy food choices. This…