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AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal
Published by Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Aceh
ISSN : 25273310     EISSN : 25485741     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.30867
Core Subject : Health, Science,
Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal merupakan jurnal gizi dan kesehatan dengan E-ISSN 2548-5741 dan ISSN 2527-3310. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dalam penyampaian hasil penelitian sebagai media yang dapat digunakan untuk meregistrasi, mendiseminasi, dan mengarsipkan karya peneliti tenaga gizi dan kesehatan di Indonesia, Aceh pada khususnya.
Arjuna Subject : Profesi Kesehatan - Profesi Kesehatan (Lain-Lain)
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Development of a Madura local ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) formulation based on peanuts and maize: Sensory and nutritional evaluation Kristian Triatmaja Raharja; Cucun Setya Ferdina; Ita Fatkhur Romadhoni; Anna Mardiana Handayani
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.3193

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Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) among children younger than 5 years remains a critical public health problem that requires effective interventions, including ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF). The use of local food ingredients may improve the availability, affordability, and sustainability of RUTF. This study evaluated the acceptability and nutritional characteristics of peanut- and maize-based RUTF developed using local food resources in Madura. A laboratory-based experimental study was conducted using a completely randomized factorial design with two factors: peanut–maize flour ratio and vegetable oil type. Nutritional analysis was performed at the Unit Layanan Pengujian (ULP) Laboratory, Universitas Airlangga, and sensory testing was conducted at Politeknik Negeri Madura. A hedonic test was used to assess the color, aroma, taste, texture, and overall acceptability of the bread by 40 semi-trained panelists. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post hoc test, and the selected formulations were subsequently evaluated for nutritional composition. A significant interaction between flour ratio and oil type was observed for aroma, taste, texture, and overall acceptability (p < 0.05), but not for color. Formulation X1Y2 had the highest overall acceptability score (4.32 ± 0.52). X1Y2 contained 1.19% moisture, 10.0% protein, 48.4% fat, and 604.2 kcal/100 g; its energy value exceeded the stated WHO and UNICEF ranges, whereas iron and calcium were below the recommended ranges.
The effectiveness of Bau Peapi as a local complementary feeding on toddler growth: a quasi-experimental study in Majene Diesna Sari; Andi Fatwa Tenri Awaru; Nur Zakiah
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.2925

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Complementary feeding is essential for preventing malnutrition in toddlers; however, its nutritional quality remains suboptimal in many regions, and scientific evidence on the nutritional composition and effectiveness of Bau Peapi, a traditional Mandar fish-based local food, remains limited.  This study assessed the effect of Bau Peapi consumption on toddler growth and analyzed its nutritional content. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group study was conducted among 60 undernourished children aged 6–24 months in the Totoli Community Health Center area of Majene. The intervention group received Bau Peapi CF and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) education, while the control group received only IYCF education for eight weeks. Anthropometric data were collected at baseline, midline, and endline, and dietary intake was assessed using a 24-hour dietary recall. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests and repeated-measures ANOVA. The results showed that Bau Peapi content high protein (23.16%), vitamin C (475.54 ppm), and omega-3 fatty acids (DHA 12.82%; EPA 2.81%). Both groups showed significant weight gain (p<0.01), whereas a significant increase in length was only observed in the intervention group (p=0.003). In conclusion, Bau Peapi shows potential as a nutrient-dense local food to support child growth, particularly in terms of linear growth.
Combined dietary and exercise interventions for body composition and metabolic outcomes in adults with overweight or obesity: a systematic review Maulida Ulfah; Nia N. Wirawan; Nurul Muslihah
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.3266

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Obesity is a global public health crisis with a rising prevalence in Southeast Asia and substantial consequences for adult health and cardiometabolic risk. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combined dietary and physical activity interventions on body composition and metabolic biomarkers in adults with overweight or obesity. Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Cochrane Library, EBSCOhost, and MDPI for peer-reviewed studies published between 2020 and 2025, focusing on randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental designs. Nine RCTs (2022-2025) were included, which generally reported reductions in BMI and body fat percentage. Favorable changes have been reported across several combined dietary and physical activity approaches. Positive changes in metabolic health, including reduced fasting glucose levels and improved lipid profiles, have also been reported. Interventions showed flexible delivery, including online programs that are feasible in Southeast Asian contexts. These findings suggest that combined dietary and physical activity interventions may improve selected body composition and metabolic outcomes; however, direct evidence from occupational settings remains limited. Future research should assess long-term adherence, sustainability, and context-specific implementation, particularly in under-represented populations.
Physicochemical properties of instant arrowroot-based porridge fortified with moringa leaf flour and its potential as a functional food for anemia prevention Nuri Arum Anugrahati; Clarita Darneshia; Adolf J. N. Parhusip
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.3231

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The prevalence of anemia in Indonesia remains high, highlighting the need to develop practical iron-rich functional foods. This study aimed to determine the optimal formulation of arrowroot-based instant porridge supplemented with moringa leaf flour based on its iron, protein, and total dietary fiber contents, water absorption capacity, and contribution to the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of iron. A completely randomized design was employed with four levels of moringa leaf flour supplementation (0%, 0.7%, 1.4%, and 2.1%) and three independent replicates. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by Duncan’s test at a 5% significance level. The results showed that supplementation with 1.4% moringa leaf flour produced the optimal formulation, containing 3.60 mg/100 g iron, 8.46% protein, and 9.84% total dietary fiber. This formulation also exhibited good water absorption capacity and provided at least 10% of the daily iron RDA for all age groups. In conclusion, arrowroot-based instant porridge supplemented with 1.4% moringa leaf flour has the potential to be developed as a functional food to help prevent anemia in women.
Paternal occupation and maternal misperceptions of sweetened condensed milk as key determinants of stunting among toddlers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia Tria Astika Endah Permatasari; Satria Yudistira; Warsiti Warsiti; Luluk Rosida; Andari Wuri Astuti; Sri Lestari; Surantini Surantini; Chairunnisa Chairunnisa; Lina Marlina; Arif Hidayat
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.3019

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Sweetened condensed milk (SCM) is often misperceived as a suitable milk substitute for toddlers despite its composition. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics, SCM consumption, and stunting incidence. A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and September 2023 in Yogyakarta, involving 942 mother-toddler pairs using simple random sampling. Socio-demographic characteristics, maternal knowledge, understanding of SCM, and SCM consumption were collected through a structured questionnaire. Stunting was measured using height-for-age z-scores (HAZ). Data were analyzed using chi-square tests and binary logistic regression. The prevalence of stunting was 28.6%, and 5.1% of toddlers consumed SCM as a milk substitute. Several factors were associated with stunting (p<0.05), including mother's age, parental education and occupation, family income, mother's knowledge of nutrition, mother's knowledge of sweetened condensed milk, child's age, low birth weight (LBW), immunization history, history of infectious diseases, dietary diversity, reason for giving SCM, and understanding of SCM. Fathers’ occupation was identified as the dominant factor (p-value = <0.001; OR = 1.820), indicating that children of fathers working as laborers had a higher risk of developing stunting. In conclusion, these findings highlight the importance of improving parental understanding of SCM and strengthening fathers’ involvement in childcare.
Hypnobreastfeeding, nutritional status, and postpartum depressive symptoms among breastfeeding mothers Fatmawati Fatmawati; Najiha Ikmala Maulidiyah
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.3416

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Postpartum depressive symptoms can impair maternal functioning, breastfeeding, and infant care. This study aimed to compare post-intervention Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores between mothers who did and did not participate in hypnobreastfeeding, explore adherence-defined subgroups, and describe maternal nutritional status. A non-randomized post-test-only quasi-experimental study was conducted at TPMB Tri Widyawati, East Java, Indonesia, from October to December 2025. Sixty-eight breastfeeding mothers with infants aged 0–6 months were recruited by purposive sampling; allocation to the control (n = 34) or intervention (n = 34) group depended on willingness to participate. After a two-week regimen, the intervention participants were classified as routine (n = 19) or nonroutine (n = 15) practitioners. The EPDS was measured only after the intervention. The unadjusted Kruskal–Wallis test showed different EPDS score distributions across the three groups (H = 39.505, df = 2, p < 0.001). Bonferroni-adjusted pairwise comparisons differed between each adherence subgroup and control (both p < 0.001), but not between routine and nonroutine subgroups (p = 0.484). Participant characteristics and post-intervention BMI also differed between the groups. These preliminary associations do not establish causality because the allocation was nonrandom, pre-intervention EPDS was unavailable, and analyses were not adjusted for confounding factors.
Molecular docking analysis of Citrus aurantifolia peel bioactive compounds against fshr, androgen receptor, and PCSK4 in hyperlipidemia-associated male reproductive dysfunction Roma Sitio; Dewi Marianthi; Erlangga Galih Zulva Nugroho; Nur Balqis Maulydia; Teuku Zulfikar; Wirda Hayati
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.3264

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Hyperlipidemia is a diet-induced metabolic disorder that adversely affects systemic metabolism and reproductive function in males. Plant-derived bioactive compounds possess antioxidant, hypolipidemic, and metabolic regulatory activities. This study aimed to investigate the predicted interactions of bioactive compounds from C. aurantifolia peel with proteins involved in metabolic and reproductive pathways using an in silico molecular-docking approach. This in silico molecular docking study was conducted from January to April 2026 at the National Research and Innovation Agency in Indonesia. Ten bioactive compounds identified by GC–MS analysis of Citrus aurantifolia peel ethanol extract were used as test ligands FSHR (PDB ID: 2AM9), androgen receptor (PDB ID: 1XWD), and PCSK4 (UniProt ID: Q6UW60) were prepared using BIOVIA Discovery Studio 2021. Molecular docking was performed using AutoDock Vina in PyRx, with simvastatin as the reference ligand. The docking results were evaluated using the predicted binding affinities and interaction profiles. Pterin-6- carboxylic acid showed the most favorable predicted docking score for FSHR (−7.2 kcal/mol), whereas m-toluic acid showed the most favorable predicted docking scores for the androgen receptor and PCSK4 (−7.5 and −7.8 kcal/mol, respectively). In conclusion, the selected C. aurantifolia peel compounds showed predicted interactions with the three target proteins; however, molecular docking alone does not establish nutraceutical efficacy, bioavailability, safety, receptor activation, or clinical benefit. However, further experimental validation is required.
Improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women through intervention of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to prevent stunting in Aceh Besar Eva Fitriyaningsih; Dewi Hermawati; Aripin Ahmad; Nunung Sri Mulyani; Agus Hendra Al Rahmad; Silvia Wagustina
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.2106

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Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that may originate during pregnancy and impair child growth and development. The impact of self-help group–based nutrition education on pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to stunting prevention remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-help group intervention in improving pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding balanced nutrition for preventing stunting. Methods: This quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control-group study was conducted in Ingin Jaya District, Aceh Besar, from June to July 2024. Sixty pregnant women were divided into intervention and control groups, with 30 participants in each group. The intervention comprised six participatory self-help group sessions delivered over six weeks duration. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices were assessed using a structured questionnaire containing 21 knowledge items, 12 attitude items, and 18 practice items. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon’s test. Results: The intervention was associated with significant improvements in knowledge (p<0.001) and practice (p<0.001). No significant improvement was observed in attitude scores (p=0.705). In conclusion, the self-help group intervention improved pregnant women’s knowledge and practices related to balanced nutrition for stunting prevention, but did not improve their attitudes. This approach may support maternal nutritional education in community settings.
Characterization of nutritional composition and bioactive compound of cowpea tempeh with moringa leaf powder as a functional food candidate for type 2 diabetes mellitus Irma Sarita Rahmawati; Rahmawati Indira Lahita; Nindiya Muslima Febrianti; Azizah Nurlaila; Aulia Yafi’ Ramadhina; Ginata Ayu Maulana
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.3016

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that requires effective management, including dietary interventions. Functional foods, such as tempeh, enriched with bioactive ingredients, including cowpea and moringa leaf powder, may contribute to blood glucose regulation based on their fiber and antioxidant composition. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional and bioactive properties of tempeh made from cowpea and moringa leaf powder and determine the optimal formulation for managing type 2 diabetes. A laboratory-based experimental design was conducted from September 2024 at the Diet and Culinary Laboratory, Universitas Brawijaya, using four formulations (T0, T1, T2, and T3) with varying proportions of cowpea and moringa leaf powders. The study sample consisted of cowpea and moringa leaf powders as raw materials for tempeh production. The analyses were limited to the proximate nutritional composition and selected bioactive compounds (vitamin C, antioxidant activity, and anthocyanin content). The results indicated that The best formulation was T2 (94% cowpea: 6% moringa leaf powder), which exhibited a moisture content of 58.93%, ash content of 1.50%, protein content of 14.90%, fat content of 0.39%, carbohydrate content of 24.27%, energy of 160.25 kcal, starch content of 8.86%, total sugar content of 12.73%, iron content of 15.3, vitamin C of 8.66, and antioxidant activity with an IC₅₀ value of 48.77. However, anthocyanin content was not detected in this study. Statistically significant differences were observed in the ash (p= 0.027), fat (p= 0.014), iron (p = 0.016), and antioxidant activity (p < 0.000) content. In conclusion, T2 shows promise as a functional food for type 2 diabetes management.
Effectiveness of the MOWEING (E-Learning Platform) on nutrition students’ understanding of nutrition students' cognitive learning outcomes in infectious disease dietetics Rizky Alfiqi Nuriza; Reva Arwananda
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.3336

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Innovative learning approaches are needed in the Dietetics of Infectious Diseases (DPI) course to overcome the low comprehension of nutrition students caused by conventional modules. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Web E-Learning model (MOWEING) in improving students’ understanding. This research and development (R&D) study, which used the ADDIE model, involved Class A (n=52) and Class B (n=53). Data were collected through a quasi-experimental pre-test (Mid-Term Exam) and post-test (Final Exam) design and analyzed using a paired-samples t-test. MOWEING implementation was associated with improved cognitive learning. Class A experienced a significant mean score increase from 69.40 to 83.20 (p<0.001). Class B also increased significantly from 73.53 to 80.20 (p=0.012). The main finding revealed that MOWEING significantly enhanced cognitive outcomes in both classes, although Class A achieved a more homogeneous final score distribution. In conclusion, MOWEING showed potential effectiveness. MOWEING implementation was associated with improved cognitive learning outcomes in both classes. These findings support the further evaluation of MOWEING as a digital learning medium for nutrition education.

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