Effectiveness of Moringa Extract Squeeze Pudding on Weight Gain and Nutritional Status of Children Under Five in the Working Area of Paccerakkang Public Health Center, Makassar City
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Toddlers, Moringa Squeeze Pudding, Body Weight, Nutritional StatusAbstract
Background: The most prevalent nutritional issue among toddlers in Indonesia is undernutrition or low nutritional status. Adequate nutrient intake is essential for optimal growth and development during early childhood. In the field of food innovation, moringa leaves have potential as a dietary supplement, including in the form of Moringa Squeeze Pudding. This study aimed to assess toddlers’ acceptance of Moringa Squeeze Pudding and evaluate its effectiveness in improving body weight and nutritional status among children aged 12–60 months.
Methods: This was an experimental study conducted in two phases: a descriptive quantitative organoleptic test to assess product acceptability, followed by an analytical cross-sectional study to evaluate the effectiveness of Moringa Squeeze Pudding in improving body weight and nutritional status using Paired T-Test. The sample included children aged 12–59 months with poor nutritional status (Z-score according to weight-for-length/height) from Posyandu Bougenville RW V, Berua Subdistrict.
Results: The intervention of Moringa Squeeze Pudding over 7 days showed a positive impact on toddlers’ body weight and nutritional status. The average body weight increased from 9.88 kg to 10.21 kg post-intervention (p = 0.0001; p < 0.05). The average weight-for-height Z-score improved from -2.09 SD (undernourished) to -1.44 SD (normal nutrition status) with a statistically significant difference (p = 0.003; p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Moringa Squeeze Pudding intervention is effective in increasing toddlers’ body weight and improving their nutritional status. This product may serve as a locally based supplementary feeding alternative (PMT) and contribute to promotive and preventive efforts in addressing child malnutrition, particularly within community health center service areas.
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