Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): JN-August
Journal Nutrizione (JN) is a peer-reviewed open access international journal established for the dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge in the Nutrition. All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by the editors and then evaluated by a minimum of two International Reviewers through a double-blind review process. This is done to ensure the quality of manuscripts published in the journal.
Published:
2024-09-13
Articles
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Nutrition Education for Adolescents: Building Healthy Eating Habits at Growing Age
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v1i2.48
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This study explores the effectiveness of nutrition education in building healthy eating habits among adolescents, which is a crucial age for growth and development. Although adolescents have basic knowledge about the importance of nutrition, such as the benefits of vitamins and minerals, the information they receive is often not in-depth or practical enough to be applied in daily habits. This study identifies that current nutrition education programs are often less interactive and not always relevant to the context of adolescent life. Through qualitative methods, this study reveals the challenges faced by adolescents in implementing healthy eating habits, such as peer influence and limited access to healthy food. The findings suggest that a more holistic approach is needed to address these barriers. Strategies that involve more practical and participatory educational methods, as well as support from families and communities, have proven effective in increasing understanding and application of nutrition principles. The results of the study explain that educational programs involving practical activities, educational games, and family and community participation can help adolescents make healthy food decisions and support their growth and overall health.
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The Influence of Balanced Diet on Adolescent Nutritional Status
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v1i2.46
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This study aims to analyze the effect of a balanced diet on the nutritional status of adolescents through a qualitative approach with a literature study method. Adolescents are an age group that is vulnerable to nutritional disorders due to biological, psychological, and social changes that affect their eating habits. The results of the study show that a diet that includes balanced nutrition has a direct impact on nutritional status indicators such as Body Mass Index (BMI), hemoglobin levels, and the risk of obesity or anemia. Low nutritional knowledge and environmental influences such as family economy, culture, and school canteens also influence food choices. Nutrition education that is carried out continuously, both through social media and school curriculum, has been shown to increase awareness and behavior of healthy food consumption in adolescents. Thus, the implementation of adolescent nutrition intervention programs must consider a holistic approach that involves family, school, and community. The results of this study are expected to be a reference for formulating strategies to improve adolescent nutrition preventively and sustainably.
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The Role of Balanced Nutrition in Improving the Immune System: A Literature Study
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v1i2.44
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Amidst the flow of globalization, modern lifestyles characterized by high mobility, instant diets, and chronic stress exposure have had a significant impact on the decline in the quality of community immunity. This study aims to critically examine the relationship between balanced nutrition and the immune system through a qualitative literature study approach. Analysis was conducted on 40 primary scientific sources from accredited national and international journals, as well as policy documents and reports from global institutions such as WHO and FAO in the period 2015–2025. The results of the study indicate that adequate intake of macro and micro nutrients, especially vitamins D, C, A, E, zinc, and selenium, plays an important role in maintaining the integrity and responsiveness of the body's immune system. The findings also show that deficiencies of essential nutrients contribute to decreased vaccine effectiveness, increased risk of respiratory tract infections, and weakened resistance to non-communicable diseases. However, the gap between knowledge and practice of nutritious food consumption is still high, especially in the lower middle economic group. Therefore, balanced nutrition is not only an individual health issue, but also a structural problem that requires cross-sectoral solutions. This study recommends the integration of nutritional policies based on scientific evidence, as well as public education based on cultural contexts to strengthen the community's immune system in a sustainable manner
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The Effect of Balanced Diet on Adolescent Health: A Literature Study
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v1i2.47
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A balanced diet plays an important role in supporting adolescent health and development.
Adolescence is characterized by rapid physical growth and complex psychological and social
changes, so that nutritional needs are higher than in childhood. This literature study aims to
comprehensively examine the effect of a balanced diet on the physical, mental, and social health
of adolescents based on the latest scientific findings. This study uses a qualitative method with a
literature study approach to scientific articles published in the last five years. The results of the
study indicate that a balanced diet that includes the right intake of macronutrients and
micronutrients contributes to optimal growth, endurance, cognitive function, and emotional
stability. Conversely, an unbalanced diet is closely related to various health problems such as
obesity, anemia, mental disorders, and decreased academic achievement. These findings indicate
that integrated educational interventions and nutrition policies are urgently needed among
adolescents to support the creation of a holistically healthy generation.https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v1i2.4779 views98 downloads
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The Effect of Fast Food Consumption on Adolescent Health: A Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v1i2.45
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The shift in adolescent consumption patterns towards fast food dominance has become a complex global issue, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. Fast food is now not only a practical choice, but also a symbol of modernity and lifestyle that is massively promoted by digital media. This study aims to examine the impact of fast food consumption on adolescent physical and psychosocial health through a qualitative approach with a literature study method. Data were collected from various accredited scientific sources, including international journals, health organization reports, and relevant national survey results, with a publication period of the last five years (2019–2024). The findings show that excessive consumption of fast food is strongly correlated with an increase in the prevalence of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and psychological disorders such as negative body image and stress. Low nutritional literacy, minimal formal education, and the dominance of unhealthy food promotions on social media exacerbate adolescent vulnerability to the long-term impacts of such consumption. Therefore, multidimensional interventions are needed that not only target individual consumption behavior but also reform information systems, educational curricula, and regulations on fast food marketing to adolescents. This study emphasizes the importance of scientific literature as a basis for evidence-based adolescent health policies.
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