Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): JN-November
Articles
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The Use of Social Media as a Digital Nutrition Education Tool: Interactive Strategies for Teenagers
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.72
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The increasing use of digital technology among adolescents has encouraged the development of social media as an alternative medium for nutrition education. Adolescents, as active users of digital platforms, interact intensively in virtual spaces, making social media a potential channel for delivering health information in an engaging, accessible, and adaptable format. This study analyzes the role of social media as a digital tool for nutrition education and explores effective interactive strategies to improve adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes, and healthy eating behaviors. A literature review of recent studies from various scientific databases shows that platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and WhatsApp serve as attractive educational media due to their visual features, ease of access, and support for two-way communication. Several effective interactive strategies were identified, including multimedia-based content, gamification, microlearning, live discussions, and the use of health influencers. The findings indicate that social-media-based interventions can enhance engagement, broaden information reach, and promote positive behavior change when designed with a participatory, culturally relevant, and consistent approach. This study underscores the importance of integrating digital technology into adolescent health promotion programs and offers recommendations on interactive strategy models that can be implemented by health practitioners, educators, and policymakers. Overall, these insights contribute to the development of adaptive nutrition education practices aligned with adolescents’ characteristics in the digital era.
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.72297 views277 downloads
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The Impact of Skipping Breakfast on the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Review of the Latest Literature
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.70
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This review synthesizes recent evidence on the relationship between skipping breakfast and the risk of metabolic syndrome by integrating epidemiological findings, mechanistic pathways and behavioral determinants. A systematic literature review of studies published between 2014 and 2024 identified consistent associations between habitual breakfast omission and higher prevalence of central obesity, impaired glucose regulation, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Prospective cohort studies indicate that breakfast skipping and delayed first meals predict increased risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, even when adjusting for lifestyle confounders. Mechanistic studies highlight physiological pathways involving impaired insulin sensitivity, altered hormone secretion, circadian disruption and compensatory dietary behavior, which collectively contribute to metabolic dysregulation. However, heterogeneity across study designs, breakfast definitions and diagnostic criteria limits causal inference and underscores the need for more standardized methodologies. Public health implications include promoting regular and nutritionally balanced morning meals, addressing structural barriers to breakfast consumption and integrating meal timing into metabolic risk assessments. Future research should incorporate chronobiological measures, culturally specific analyses and objective biomarkers to clarify causal relationships more effectively. Overall, the current evidence supports the role of breakfast behavior as a meaningful factor influencing metabolic health
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.70214 views244 downloads
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The Effectiveness of Nutrition Education on Improving Knowledge and Practices of Complementary Feeding Among Young Mothers
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.73
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Nutrition education plays a crucial role in improving complementary feeding knowledge and practices among young mothers, a demographic particularly vulnerable due to limited experience, exposure to misinformation, and reduced household decision-making power. Through a Systematic Literature Review of 78 studies, this article examines the effectiveness of diverse educational interventions, including face-to-face counseling, cooking demonstrations, community-based learning, and digital or mHealth platforms. Findings demonstrate that nutrition education significantly enhances maternal knowledge regarding dietary diversity, feeding frequency, food safety, and texture progression. Furthermore, education leads to substantial improvements in feeding behaviors such as Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD), Minimum Meal Frequency (MMF), and responsive feeding practices. However, its impact is highly dependent on contextual factors including family influence, socioeconomic constraints, cultural norms, and health system capacity. The study concludes that sustainable behavior change requires multilevel strategies that integrate education with family engagement, community support, and strengthened health systems.
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.73162 views223 downloads
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Evaluation of MBG Implementation in Correctional Institutions: Nutritional Status and Consumer Satisfaction Study
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.71
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This study evaluates the implementation of Indonesia’s Makan Bergizi Gratis programme delivered through correctional kitchens, focusing on nutritional outcomes, consumer satisfaction and the governance environment shaping programme performance. A convergent mixed-methods design was used to assess anthropometric indicators, haemoglobin levels and structured satisfaction responses among school beneficiaries, complemented by qualitative inquiry with correctional kitchen staff and production supervisors. The findings show that while caloric adequacy is generally achieved, the meals remain low in micronutrient density, leading to persistent risks of iron deficiency and limited improvements in height-for-age indicators. Beneficiary satisfaction results highlight concerns regarding taste, menu monotony, hygiene, temperature consistency and cultural alignment, which collectively reduce meal acceptance and contribute to plate waste. Governance analysis reveals systemic constraints including rigid procurement rules, insufficient cross-sector coordination, weak monitoring mechanisms and limited training for inmate food handlers and correctional personnel. These structural factors shape the quality, safety and acceptability of meals produced in correctional kitchens and limit their compliance with national nutrition standards. The study concludes that while correctional kitchens can support MBG delivery, significant institutional strengthening is required through improved procurement flexibility, facility upgrades, clearer regulatory alignment and stronger human resource capacity. Enhancing these governance dimensions is essential to ensure nutritionally adequate, safe and socially acceptable MBG service delivery for schoolchildren
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.71509 views355 downloads
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The Trend of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Its Impact on Obesity Risk in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.69
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Ultra-processed foods have become increasingly prevalent within Indonesia’s rapidly modernizing food environment, raising concerns regarding their contribution to the growing burden of obesity. This article synthesizes global and Indonesian evidence to examine trends in ultra-processed food consumption and their impact on obesity risk. Using a mixed-method design integrating a systematic literature review and secondary national data, the study identifies consistent increases in the availability, affordability and marketing of ultra-processed foods across Indonesia. Global and local findings show that diets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with higher body mass index, increased adiposity and greater obesity prevalence. Mechanistic pathways include high energy density, rapid digestibility, disrupted satiety regulation, glycaemic instability, altered hormonal signaling and extensive exposure to food marketing and hyper-palatable products. Structural factors such as urbanization, income disparities, changing household dynamics and modern retail expansion further drive consumption patterns. Although methodological heterogeneity persists across Indonesian studies, the converging evidence underscores the need for comprehensive policy interventions. These include front-of-package warning labels, restrictions on marketing to children, fiscal policies targeting unhealthy products and promotion of healthier, culturally appropriate dietary practices. Strengthening longitudinal research and standardized UPF classification will further support evidence-based policy decisions. Overall, the findings affirm that rising ultra-processed food consumption is an important driver of Indonesia’s obesity epidemic
https://doi.org/10.62872/jn.v2i3.69710 views668 downloads
