Journal of Health and Nutrition Research

The Relationship Between Macro-Nutrient Intake, Food Security, and Nutrition-Related Knowledge with The Incidence of Stunting in Toddlers

Khansa Nabilah — 2024-08-26

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth in toddlers due to prolonged nutritional deficiencies. This issue is a significant global nutritional problem, particularly in poor and developing countries, including Indonesia. This study aims to examine the relationship between macronutrient intake, food security at the household level, and nutrition-related knowledge on the incidence of stunting among toddlers in the working area of Cimarga Health Center. This study employed a cross-sectional design. The sample size consisted of 99 toddlers from 11 villages within the Cimarga Health Center's jurisdiction. Analysis was conducted using the Chi-Square test. The findings reveal a stunting prevalence of 34.3% among toddlers. There is a significant relationship between household food security (p=0.014) and the incidence of stunting (OR=1.630; 95% CI=1.381-1.923). However, no significant relationships were found between energy intake (p=0.140), carbohydrate intake (p=0.544), protein intake (p=0.607), fat intake (p=0.439), and maternal nutrition knowledge (p=0.411) with the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the Cimarga Health Center area. This study underscores the importance of enhancing household food security as a primary strategy to reduce stunting despite the lack of significant relationships between macro-nutrient intake and maternal nutrition knowledge

Substitution of Desiccated Coconut on The Physicochemical and Organoleptics of Crispy Cookies

Maria Mega Sari — 2024-08-21

Research on coconut flour and desiccated coconut substitution cookies has been conducted by several researchers, but variations of desiccated coconut crispy cookies have not been widely developed. The nutritional content of desiccated coconut can be used as a source of fiber when substituted in crispy cookies products. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of desiccated coconut substitution in making crispy cookies on physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics, and obtain the best desiccated coconut substitution. This study used a Complete Randomized Design (RAL) with one factor, namely the ratio of the percentage of desiccated coconut and wheat flour with 6 treatment levels (0:100), (25:75), (50:50), (75:25), (85:15), and (100:0) with 3 repeats. The data obtained were analyzed using the ANOVA test (α=5%). If the effect is significant (Sig < 0.05), then proceed with the Honest Real Difference Test (BNJ) with a test level of 5%. Analysis of sensory characteristics data using the Kruskal Wallis test. The best treatment is tested using an effectiveness index test. This study obtained the best sensory and physicochemical characteristics of desiccated coconut crispy cookies in treatment (25%: 75%). The physicochemical characteristics produced are crude fiber content of 2.73%, fat content of 30.43%, ash content of 1.52%, water content of 16.86%, carbohydrate content of 51.11%, and protein content of 0.08%. The resulting sensory characteristics are taste 4.36 (prefer), aroma 4.13 (prefer), color 3.97 (like), and texture 4.26 (prefer).

Relationship Between Eating Patterns, Physical Activity, and Obesity Incidence Among Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Students

Dwi Santy Damayanti — 2024-08-21

Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by excess body fat, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, bone disorders, reproductive issues, and cancer, while also affecting quality of life, including sleep and mobility. According to WHO, the prevalence of overweight children and adolescents aged 5–19 years increased from 8% in 1990 to 20% in 2022. Recent data from the Ministry of Health in 2023 shows a high prevalence of central obesity among those aged 15–24 years, with 8.3-9.2% in males and 23.4-24.7% in females. This quantitative research employs an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach, using SPSS with the Chi-Square test to identify the relationship between dietary patterns and physical activity with the incidence of obesity among MTS students in Gowa Regency. Results indicate no significant relationship between dietary patterns (FFQ and IDDS) and obesity incidence, with p-values of 0.895 and 0.066, respectively. Similarly, physical activity showed no significant relationship with BMI, with a p-value of 0.056. Future studies should consider expanding variables to include factors influencing students' dietary patterns and physical activity, and conduct in-depth analyses using multiple regression.

The Effect of Giving Biscuits Made from Haruan Fish Flour and Yellow Pumpkin on the Nutritional Status of Toddlers

Ratnawati Ratnawati — 2024-08-21

This study aims to investigate the effect of biscuits made from haruan fish flour and yellow pumpkin on the nutritional status of toddlers in the working area of Puskesmas Mangkupalas. A quasi-experimental pre-post test with control group design was employed, with a single-blind approach. The study was conducted from September to November 2021. A total of 22 toddlers were selected using purposive sampling. Respondents were divided into two groups: the intervention group, which received biscuits made from haruan fish and yellow pumpkin flour, and the control group, which received government-provided biscuits. Data on energy and protein intake were collected using a Food Recall, and nutritional status was assessed based on Weight-for-Age index using anthropometric measurements. In the control group, the average Z-score before the intervention was -1.4345 (normal nutritional status), which increased to -1.3536 post-intervention (still normal). The intervention group had an average Z-score of -2.0009 before the intervention, which decreased to -2.1691 (indicating moderate malnutrition). The control group's average energy intake was 956.864 kcal before the intervention and 792.564 kcal during the intervention. In the intervention group, energy intake was 1010.891 kcal before and 793.109 kcal during the intervention. Protein intake in the control group was 34.436 g before the intervention and decreased to 31.691 g during the intervention. The intervention group saw an increase from 38.164 g to 58.75 g. The intervention with biscuits made from haruan fish flour and yellow pumpkin flour did not significantly affect the nutritional status or energy and protein intake of the toddlers.

The Effect of Red Bean and Red Spinach Flour Substitution on the Organoleptic Properties and Nutritional Value of Fried Meatballs (Basreng)

Rosina Chasandra Naiaki — 2024-08-21

This study investigates the impact of substituting red bean flour and red spinach flour on the organoleptic properties and nutritional value of fried meatballs (Basreng). Three treatments were tested: P1 (5% red bean flour and 5% red spinach flour), P2 (10% red bean flour and 10% red spinach flour), and P3 (15% red bean flour and 15% red spinach flour). Fifty third-semester nutrition students evaluated taste, texture, aroma, and color using a 5-point hedonic scale. Statistical analysis included normality tests, ANOVA for normally distributed data, and Kruskal-Wallis tests for non-normally distributed data, followed by Duncan or Mann-Whitney tests for significant differences. Results indicated that P1 was most favored in all sensory aspects. Increasing concentrations of red bean and red spinach flours resulted in a stronger taste and aroma of these ingredients, which overshadowed the chicken flavor. P3, though less preferred organoleptically, provided the highest nutritional value with 0.06 mg of iron per slice. This study highlights the balance between sensory acceptance and nutritional enhancement using local ingredients. While P1 is optimal for consumer preference, P3 offers significant nutritional benefits. The findings suggest that red bean and red spinach flours have potential in improving the health benefits of traditional snacks like Basreng