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The Effect of Moringa Leaf Fortification on Improving the Nutritional Status of Stunting Toddlers in Coastal Areas Ayu Dewi Nastiti; R.A. Helda Puspitasari; Dwining Handayani; Ferdi Rahmad Irwansyah
Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53713/htechj.v3i2.338

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Stunting is still a serious problem in many developing countries, including Indonesia. The government has taken various steps to address this condition, one of which is through the Supplementary Feeding Program (PMT). Baby food products containing moringa leaves are considered to be able to help in dealing with stunting. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing a healthy diet with moringa leaf fortification in handling stunted toddlers. The research method used was a quasi-experiment involving 50 toddlers divided into two groups: 25 in the treatment group and 25 in the control group. The study showed increased height in toddlers given moringa leaf-based food through fortification. On average, toddler height increased by 2.9 cm after the intervention. The results of the paired sample t-test statistical test showed a significance value of 0.003 (<0.05), indicating that moringa leaf fortification effectively improved the nutritional status of stunted toddlers. These findings suggest that moringa fortification could be a viable, sustainable approach to combat stunting in resource-limited settings. However, further research through randomized controlled trials and longitudinal studies is recommended to validate these outcomes and explore broader applications in public health nutrition programs.
The Effect of Moringa Leaf Fortification on Improving the Nutritional Status of Stunting Toddlers in Coastal Areas Ayu Dewi Nastiti; R.A. Helda Puspitasari; Dwining Handayani; Ferdi Rahmad Irwansyah
Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53713/htechj.v3i2.338

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Stunting is still a serious problem in many developing countries, including Indonesia. The government has taken various steps to address this condition, one of which is through the Supplementary Feeding Program (PMT). Baby food products containing moringa leaves are considered to be able to help in dealing with stunting. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing a healthy diet with moringa leaf fortification in handling stunted toddlers. The research method used was a quasi-experiment involving 50 toddlers divided into two groups: 25 in the treatment group and 25 in the control group. The study showed increased height in toddlers given moringa leaf-based food through fortification. On average, toddler height increased by 2.9 cm after the intervention. The results of the paired sample t-test statistical test showed a significance value of 0.003 (<0.05), indicating that moringa leaf fortification effectively improved the nutritional status of stunted toddlers. These findings suggest that moringa fortification could be a viable, sustainable approach to combat stunting in resource-limited settings. However, further research through randomized controlled trials and longitudinal studies is recommended to validate these outcomes and explore broader applications in public health nutrition programs.
Leveraging Local Agricultural Commodities for Early Stunting Prevention: A Quasi-Experimental Trial of a Corn and Mung Bean Supplementary Flour in Rural Toddlers Ayu Dewi Nastiti Nastiti; R.A. Helda Puspitasari; Dwining Handayani; Esa Rosyida Umam; Nurul Fahmi Rizka Laily
Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): June 2026
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Stunting in rural agricultural areas is exacerbated by inadequate nutrient intake and limited access to commercial supplements. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a locally formulated modified Modisco flour, comprising corn and mung beans, on body weight gain among toddlers at risk of stunting. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control-group design was employed, involving 36 at-risk toddlers in Pasuruan Regency, Indonesia, who were purposively allocated to intervention (n=18) and control (n=18) groups. The intervention group received daily modified Modisco flour supplementation for four weeks alongside standard nutritional care, whereas the control group received standard care only. Anthropometric data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests. Following the four-week intervention, the intervention group exhibited a significant mean weight increase of 1.10 kg (from 9.10 ± 0.85 kg to 10.20 ± 0.92 kg; p = 0.001). The control group showed a marginal increase of 0.30 kg (from 9.20 ± 0.88 kg to 9.50 ± 0.90 kg; p = 0.041). The mean weight gain was significantly greater in the intervention group compared to the control group (p = 0.003). Supplementation with corn- and mung bean-based modified Modisco flour significantly enhances short-term weight gain in toddlers at risk of stunting. These findings underscore the viability of leveraging locally available agricultural commodities as a sustainable, community-based strategy for early stunting prevention in resource-constrained settings.
Co-Authors Ayu Dewi Nastiti Ayu Dewi Nastiti Nastiti Esa Rosyida Umam Ferdi Rahmad Irwansyah Nurul Fahmi Rizka Laily R.A. Helda Puspitasari