Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JN - August
Articles
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The Potential of Local Food as a Solution to National Nutrition Security in the Midst of the Threat of a Global Food Crisis
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.68
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Nutritional intervention in the first 1,000 days of life (HPK) is an important strategy to prevent stunting and improve the quality of child growth. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition intervention programs in Indonesia and identify challenges in their implementation. The method used was a qualitative study with a case study approach, involving 30 informants consisting of health workers, program managers, and mothers of toddlers from urban, rural, and 3T (Frontier, Outermost, Disadvantaged) areas. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and analysis of official documents, then analyzed thematically to identify the success factors and constraints of the program.
The results showed that local food-based complementary feeding of BREAST MILK (MP-ASI), micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition education contributed significantly to improving children's nutritional status, with maternal adherence highest in urban areas (78%) and lowest in 3T areas (48%). The effectiveness of the intervention was influenced by access to nutritious food, the availability of health workers, the frequency of education, and community participation.
This research emphasizes the need for multi-sectoral strategies involving governments, communities, and non-governmental institutions to improve the coverage and quality of nutrition programs, particularly in areas with limited access. The integration of education, food distribution, and community involvement is the key to the success of the intervention in 1,000 HPK.
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.6862 views77 downloads
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The Effect of Local Complementary Feeding Based on Functional Foods on Improving the Nutritional Status of Stunted Children
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.66
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Stunting is a serious public health problem in Indonesia, affecting children's growth and development, especially in the first 1000 days of life. Adequate complementary feeding of breastfeeding is very important to improve the nutritional status of children who are stunted. This study aims to evaluate the effect of MP-ASI administration based on local functional foods on the nutritional status of stunted children. This research was conducted with a quasi-experimental design in rural and urban areas with a high prevalence of stunting. A total of 120 stunted children aged 6–24 months were randomly divided into two groups, namely the intervention group given MP-ASI based on local functional foods (tempeh, moringa leaves, and mung beans), and the control group given standard MP-ASI. Nutritional status was measured using Z-scores for weight by age (BB/U), height by age (TB/U), and body weight by height (BB/TB) before, after 1 month, and after 3 months of intervention. The results showed that the intervention group experienced significant improvements in nutritional status, with a greater increase in BB/U Z-score compared to the control group. The intervention group showed an average improvement in Z-score from -2.1 to -1.1 after 3 months, while the control group showed only a small improvement from -2.0 to -1.8. These findings show the effectiveness of MP-ASI based on local functional foods in improving the nutritional status of stunted children. In conclusion, this study shows that the provision of MP-ASI based on local functional foods can significantly improve the nutritional status of stunted children. This approach can be an effective strategy to address stunting, especially in resource-constrained areas, and provide valuable insights for the development of nutrition interventions in similar contexts
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.66131 views118 downloads
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Nutrition Intervention in the First 1,000 Days of Life: Effectiveness and Challenges in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.64
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Nutritional intervention in the first 1,000 days of life (HPK) is an important strategy to prevent stunting and improve the quality of child growth. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition intervention programs in Indonesia and identify challenges in their implementation. The method used was a qualitative study with a case study approach, involving 30 informants consisting of health workers, program managers, and mothers of toddlers from urban, rural, and 3T (Frontier, Outermost, Disadvantaged) areas. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and analysis of official documents, then analyzed thematically to identify the success factors and constraints of the program. The results showed that local food-based complementary feeding of BREAST MILK (MP-ASI), micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition education contributed significantly to improving children's nutritional status, with maternal adherence highest in urban areas (78%) and lowest in 3T areas (48%). The effectiveness of the intervention was influenced by access to nutritious food, the availability of health workers, the frequency of education, and community participation. This research emphasizes the need for multi-sectoral strategies involving governments, communities, and non-governmental institutions to improve the coverage and quality of nutrition programs, particularly in areas with limited access. The integration of education, food distribution, and community involvement is the key to the success of the intervention in 1,000 HPK.
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.6477 views64 downloads
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Effectiveness of Integrated Nutrition Intervention Programs in Stunting Prevention in the First 1000 Days of Life
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.67
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Stunting is one of the main nutritional problems that affect the physical and cognitive development of children under the age of two, especially in the First 1,000 Days of Life (HPK) period. The Integrated Nutrition Intervention Program, which combines specific interventions such as nutritional supplementation with sensitive interventions such as improved sanitation and access to clean water, has been shown to be effective in reducing the prevalence of stunting. This study aims to measure the effectiveness of the Integrated Nutrition Intervention Program in the prevention of stunting in children aged 0–24 months in Indonesia, with a focus on strengthening the role of agents of change at the community level. The method used in this study is a quantitative approach with experimental design, where data is collected through surveys and interviews with mothers in the areas that have implemented the program. The results of the study showed that this program succeeded in reducing the prevalence of stunting by 8.1% in Trenggalek Regency and 1.5% in Bima City after the implementation of integrated nutrition interventions. These findings show that community engagement, empowerment of health cadres, and cross-sectoral integration are key factors in the success of the program. This study provides recommendations to expand the implementation of integrated nutrition intervention programs nationally, as well as strengthen the role of communities in maintaining the sustainability of programs to achieve national and global targets in stunting reduction by 2025
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.67102 views132 downloads
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Application of the DASH Diet Diet to Blood Sugar Control and Diabetes Complications
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.65
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the global health problems with increasing prevalence and complications. Dietary interventions are one of the important pillars in diabetes management, where the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is beginning to be recognized as a potential strategy. This quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test control group design aims to evaluate the effect of the application of DASH modified according to local food on glycemic control and risk markers of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Indonesia. A total of 80 participants were divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group followed the DASH program for 12 weeks with menu arrangements according to local food availability. Variables measured included fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, blood pressure, lipid profile, and glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The results showed significant improvement in the intervention group, with a decrease in fasting blood glucose (−27 mg/dL), HbA1c (−1.3%), systolic blood pressure (−11.6 mmHg), LDL cholesterol, and an increase in HDL cholesterol and eGFR (p < 0.05). These findings confirm that DASH is not only effective as a hypertension control strategy, but also as a nutritional intervention to improve glycemic control and lower the risk of diabetes complications. Although the results are promising, further research with randomized clinical trial designs, larger sample counts, and longer durations is still needed to strengthen the evidence base.
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i2.65110 views103 downloads
