Habitus Food and Medica

The Effect of Taburia Supplementation on Weight Gain and Nutrient Intake among Underweight Children Aged 6–24 Months in the Working Area of Karang Jati Health Center

Fetmi Fetmi — 2025-09-30

Underweight in toddlers remains both a global and national health issue. In Balikpapan, the prevalence of underweight increased from 14.1% (2023) to 16.2% (2024). One of the government's efforts to address this problem is through Taburia, a multimicronutrient powder formulated to increase nutritional intake and support growth. However, its effectiveness has never been evaluated locally at the Karang Jati Health Center, Balikpapan City. This study is a quasi-experiment with a one-group pre-test and post-test design involving 30 underweight toddlers aged 6–24 months. The intervention consisted of Taburia administration for 30 days at a dose of 1 sachet every two days. Weight data were measured weekly, while nutrient intake was assessed using a 2x24-hour food recall. Analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that Taburia administration had a significant effect on increasing the toddlers' body weight (p=0.005). The average weight gain for the 6–11 month age group was 400.0 ± 141.4 grams, and for the 12–24 month group, it was 376.9 ± 127.4 grams. Taburia also significantly increased protein intake (p=0.021) and fat intake (p=0.002), while increases in energy and carbohydrates were not significant (p>0.05). Taburia administration has a positive effect on weight gain and the improvement of protein and fat intake in underweight toddlers aged 6–24 months. This intervention has potential as a public nutrition strategy, especially in areas with a high prevalence of underweight. As a follow-up, the Taburia program needs to be expanded with family nutrition education and long-term monitoring, as well as further research with an RCT design and longer duration to strengthen the evidence of its effectiveness

Body Image and Macronutrient Intake as Predictors of Chronic Energy Deficiency in Adolescent Girls: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yustina Eno Bei — 2025-09-30

Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) is a serious nutritional problem to which adolescent girls are susceptible, and it can have detrimental effects on health and productivity. The prevalence of CED in Indonesia, particularly in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), remains high. The factors causing CED are multifactorial, including direct factors such as macronutrient intake and indirect factors such as body image, which can trigger unhealthy dieting behaviors. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between body image and intake of energy, protein, fat, and carbohydrates with the incidence of CED in adolescent girls at SMAN 7 Kupang. This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted from February to June 2025 at SMAN 7 Kupang. A sample of 93 female students from grades X and XI was selected using the Simple Random Sampling technique. Body image data were collected using the MBSRQ-AS questionnaire, macronutrient intake using a 24-hour food recall form, and CED status was measured with a Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape (cutoff <23.5 cm). Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test at a significance level of p<0.05. The majority of respondents were aged 15-16 years (66.7%) and came from families with income below the regional minimum wage (77.4%). Bivariate analysis results showed a significant relationship between negative body image (p=0.009), insufficient energy intake (p=0.016), insufficient protein intake (p=0.000), insufficient fat intake (p=0.024), and insufficient carbohydrate intake (p=0.030) with the incidence of CED.

The Effect of Mung Bean (Phaseolus radiatus L.) Beverage with Red Ginger (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) Addition on Total Cholesterol Levels in Female Hypercholesterolemia Patients at Gunung Sari Ilir Public Health Center

Riana Angelina — 2025-09-30

This study aims to analyze the effect of administering a mung bean beverage supplemented with red ginger on total cholesterol levels in female patients with hypercholesterolemia. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group approach. A total of 30 respondents were divided into two groups: treatment and control. The treatment group received the mung bean beverage with red ginger (250 ml) every morning for 14 days, while the control group received no intervention. Total cholesterol levels were examined using the Point of Care Testing (POCT) method before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis was performed using the paired t-test and the independent t-test. The results showed a significant decrease in total cholesterol levels in the treatment group from 240.33 ± 24.84 mg/dL to 207.07 ± 31.24 mg/dL (p = 0.000), with a mean difference of 33.27 mg/dL. Conversely, the control group experienced an increase in total cholesterol levels from 246.47 ± 28.65 mg/dL to 256.53 ± 27.51 mg/dL (p = 0.083). The independent t-test showed a significant difference between the two groups post-intervention (p = 0.000). The consumption of mung bean beverage with the addition of red ginger is effective in lowering total cholesterol levels in female patients with hypercholesterolemia. This intervention has the potential to be developed as a local food-based nutritional strategy for controlling dyslipidemia in primary health care

Relationship of Nutritional Status, Nutrient Intake, Physical Activity, and Smoking Habits with Hypertension in Cardiology Outpatient Clinic

Nur Salsabila — 2025-09-30

This study aims to investigate the relationship between nutritional status, nutrient intake (including fat, fiber, and sodium), physical activity, and smoking habits, and the incidence of hypertension at the Cardiac Polyclinic of RSUD Banten. This study was conducted from January to February, utilizing a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design and a purposive sampling technique, involving 36 respondents. Research data were collected through direct interviews using the SQ-FFQ, IPAQ SF, and GN-SBQ questionnaires. The results showed that the majority of respondents (52.8%) in the Cardiac Polyclinic of RSUD Banten were female, aged 50–64 years, and had a family history of hypertension (63.9%). Most respondents (91.7%) experienced hypertension, with half of the respondents having excess nutritional status. Additionally, excessive fat intake (72.2%), low fiber intake (61.1%), and excessive sodium intake (27.8%) were found. A total of 44.4% of respondents had low physical activity, and 11.1% had a very heavy smoking habit. Based on the analysis using the Chi-square test, it was found that there were significant relationships between nutritional status (p=0.001), fat intake (p=0.021), physical activity (p=0.043), and smoking habits (p=0.020) with the incidence of hypertension, while there were no significant relationships between fiber intake (p=0.353) and sodium intake (p=0.529) with the incidence of hypertension. The conclusion of this study is that nutritional status, fat consumption, physical activity, and smoking habits are associated with the incidence of hypertension in outpatients at the Cardiac Polyclinic of RSUD Banten

The Relationship Between Stress Levels, Body Image, and High Sodium Eating Behavior with Nutritional Status Among Female Adolescents At SMA Negeri 2 Palu

Rahma Rizkina — 2025-09-30

Adolescent girls are a group vulnerable to nutritional problems due to physical, psychological, and social changes that influence eating patterns. Nutritional status plays an important role in supporting optimal health. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between stress levels, body image, high sodium food consumption behavior, and nutritional status in adolescent girls in Palu City. This study employed a cross-sectional design with a sample of 110 adolescent girls aged 15–18 years selected using simple random sampling at a State Senior High School in Palu City. Data collection was performed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaire to measure stress levels, the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) to assess body image, and the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) to evaluate high-sodium eating behavior. Nutritional status was measured based on BMI-for-age. Bivariate analysis was conducted using the Spearman rank test, while multivariate analysis utilized ordinal logistic regression. The results of the univariate analysis revealed that the majority of adolescent girls had a good nutritional status (78.2%), moderate stress levels (83.6%), and a negative body image (70.0%). The frequency of high sodium food consumption was mostly found in the rare category (39.1%). Bivariate analysis revealed no significant relationship between stress levels (p-value = 0.379) or body image (p-value = 0.838) and nutritional status. However, high sodium eating behavior had a significant relationship with nutritional status (p-value 0.002). Multivariate analysis also demonstrated that high sodium eating behavior remained a significant factor associated with the nutritional status of adolescent girls.