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Evaluation of Microbiological Quality and Hazardous Food Additives in Elementary School Snacks in Samarinda City, Indonesia Pasiakan, Meli; Wisnuwardani, Ratih Wirapuspita; Kamaruddin, Iriyani; Amir, Maryam
J-Kesmas: Jurnal Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat (The Indonesian Journal of Public Health) Vol 12, No 2 (2025): October 2025
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/j-kesmas.v12i2.13392

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Background/Objectives: School snacks are an important source of energy and nutrients for children, but they may pose biological and chemical safety risk if not properly controlled. This study aimed to identify the presence of Escherichia coli, salmonella and hazardous food additives, including borax, formalin, rhodamine B and methanil yellow in school snacks sold around SDN 005 Dr.Sutomo Samarinda Ulu.Design/Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was conducted with sampling from in three school canteens and two street vendors. A total of 12 food and beverage samples were examined at Samarinda City Regional Health Laboratory. Microbiological tests were performed using the multiple-tube fermentation method, while chemical testing were conducted using qualitative methods. Results : Laboratory analysis showed that all samples tested negative for E.coli and Salmonella. Furthermore, chemical analysis confirmed the absence of borax, formalin, rhodamine B, or methanil yellow in all samples. These findings suggest that the school snacks tested from both microbiological contamination and prohibited chemical additives.Conclusion : School snacks sold around the SDN 005 Dr.Sutomo Samarinda Ulu are relatively safe for children’s consumption. The findings also reflect the effectiveness of school and health center supervision in ensuring food safety. However, continuous monitoring and education remain essential to sustain safe food practice among students and vendors.
Analisis Intervensi Program Pemberian Makanan Tambahan terhadap Balita Underweight Usia 12 - 48 Bulan di Puskesmas Harapan Baru Pasiakan, Meli; Wisnuwardani, Ratih Wirapuspita
Bima Abdi: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Bima Abdi: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Bima Berilmu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53299/bajpm.v5i4.2729

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Masalah gizi pada balita masih menjadi tantangan serius di Kota Samarinda, dengan prevalensi underweight, stunting, dan wasting yang melebihi angka nasional. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan status gizi balita dengan gangguan gizi melalui program Pemberian Makanan Tambahan (PMT) berbahan pangan lokal. Intervensi dilaksanakan di dua kelurahan wilayah kerja Puskesmas Harapan Baru selama 56 hari, dengan sasaran 75 balita underweight usia 12–48 bulan berdasarkan indikator BB/U. Pendampingan dilakukan secara menyeluruh mulai dari identifikasi sasaran, penyusunan menu siklus 10 hari, pengolahan dan distribusi makanan, hingga edukasi gizi kepada orang tua. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 53,3% balita mengalami kenaikan berat badan dan 16% berpindah ke kategori gizi baik. Analisis N-Gain Score memperkuat temuan ini, dengan peningkatan proporsi gizi baik dari 0% menjadi 16% (N-Gain = 0,16) serta perbaikan rata-rata z-score BB/U dari -2,4 menjadi -1,9 (N-Gain = 0,21), meskipun keduanya masih dalam kategori rendah. Uji Wilcoxon menunjukkan adanya perbedaan signifikan berat badan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi (p<0,05). Hasil ini membuktikan bahwa PMT lokal yang dilaksanakan secara terstruktur, dengan dukungan partisipasi lintas sektor dan pendekatan berbasis masyarakat, mampu memberikan dampak positif terhadap perbaikan status gizi balita.