<![CDATA[Anemia is a health issue frequently experienced by adolescent girls, primarily due to iron deficiency. This condition is linked to the increased iron requirements during puberty needed to support growth and replenish blood lost during menstruation. Iron deficiency can impair concentration and physical fitness, and may impact future reproductive health. Chicken eggs and soybeans are nutrient-rich food sources—containing protein and iron—that play a role in hemoglobin synthesis. This study aimed to compare the effects of consuming boiled chicken eggs versus soybeans on increasing hemoglobin levels among anemic adolescent girls at SMAN 26 Batam City. A quasi-experimental design with a Nonequivalent Control Group approach was employed. The sample consisted of 32 adolescent girls selected via purposive sampling, divided into a boiled chicken egg intervention group and a soybean intervention group. Data were collected using observation sheets and analyzed using a paired-sample t-test. The results showed a significant increase in hemoglobin levels following the consumption of boiled chicken eggs (p-value 0.000; <0.05) and soybeans (p-value 0.002; <0.05). Soybeans resulted in a greater increase in hemoglobin levels compared to boiled chicken eggs.]]>
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