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INDONESIA
Journal of Nutrition Science
Published by Universitas Teuku Umar
ISSN : 27232867     EISSN : 27232875     DOI : 10.35308
The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of nutrition science. JNS, particularly focuses on the main problems in the development of the nutrition science as follows: Human Nutrition; Community Nutrition; Food Nutrition; Food Science; Food Technology.
Articles 75 Documents
Determinant Factors of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Rural and Urban Adolescents Jakarta (Social Cognitive Theory Approach) Fayasari, Adhila; Khasanah, Tri Ardianti
Journal of Nutrition Science Vol 6, No 1 (2025): May, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jns.v6i1.12751

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Fruit and vegetable consumption in Indonesia still does not meet the recommended levels. Low intake of vegetables and fruits poses a risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Adolescence is a critical period for instilling healthy behaviors before transitioning into adulthood. The aim of this study is to analyze the factors influencing vegetable and fruit consumption among adolescents in rural and urban areas of Jakarta. The study used a cross-sectional design conducted in urban and semi-rural areas of Jakarta with a two-stage cluster sampling technique. Data related to knowledge, attitudes, preferences, self-efficacy, social, economic, and environmental factors, as well as family and peer behavior, were collected using questionnaires. Data on vegetable and fruit intake were collected using the SQ-FFQ. The data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression analysis with α < 5%. The determinants of vegetable and fruit consumption among adolescents in rural areas were parental influence and peer influence, while in urban areas, the determinants were parental influence and vegetable preferences. A tailored approach based on environmental and social characteristics is needed to promote healthy eating behaviors among adolescents.
Fish Cake Odeng Formulation from Catfish (Clarias batrachus) Surimi with Addition of Rice Anchovy (Stolephorus commersonnii) Flour as a Snack for Adolescents Nursalastrie, Nursalastrie; Afrinis, Nur; Widawati, Widawati
Journal of Nutrition Science Vol 6, No 2 (2025): November, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jns.v6i2.13595

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Adolescents are vulnerable to nutritional problems such as calcium deficiency, which may impair bone growth and height. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of fish cake odeng made from catfish (Clarias batrachus) surimi with the addition of rice anchovy (Stolephorus commersonnii) flour in terms of nutritional content and organoleptic properties. A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with one control (F0: 0%) and two treatments (F1: 9% and F2: 18%) was applied. Analyses included organoleptic tests, proximate composition, and calcium content. The results showed that F1 was the most preferred formulation according to panelists. The best formulation (F1) contained 20.2% moisture, 1.2% ash, 12.2 g protein, 8.7 g fat, 20.4 g carbohydrates, and 23.4 mg/100 g calcium, equivalent to 1.9% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adolescents. Although the calcium content was low, the protein level met the criteria as a protein source, and the product provided 10% of daily energy needs (215 kcal) in 3–4 pieces. In conclusion, the fish cake odeng developed in this study met the criteria for a protein-source snack and contributed to energy intake, but did not qualify as a calcium source. Further studies are recommended to improve processing methods and formulations to enhance its calcium content.
The Relationship Between Body Image, Diet Quality, and Physical Activity with Nutritional Status in Adolescent Girls at SMPN 3 Meulaboh in 2024 Nabila, Cindy; Harahap, Laila Apriani; Febriansyah, M Irfan; Muliadi, Teuku; Muhsin, Sri Wahyuni
Journal of Nutrition Science Vol 6, No 2 (2025): November, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jns.v6i2.14652

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Adolescents in Indonesia face three nutritional burdens: undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. The 2023 Indonesian Health Survey found that Aceh Province ranked 14th in terms of prevalence of nutritional status among adolescents aged 13-15 years. Factors such as body image, diet quality, and physical activity play an important role in determining the nutritional status of adolescent girls. This study aims to analyze the relationship between body image, diet quality, and physical activity with nutritional status in adolescent girls at SMPN 3 Meulaboh. This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design using chi-square analysis. The study sample consisted of 162 adolescent girls selected using proportionate stratified random sampling techniques. The results of the study showed that there was no significant relationship between body image and nutritional status (p-value = 0.814), there was a significant relationship between diet quality based on nutritional adequacy figures and nutritional status (energy p-value = 0.006), (protein p-value = 0.003), (fat p-value = 0.006), (carbohydrate p-value 0.027), there was a significant relationship between physical activity and nutritional status (p-value = 0.013). In this study, it can be concluded that diet quality and physical activity have a significant relationship with the nutritional status of adolescent girls. Body image does not have a significant relationship with the nutritional status of adolescent girls.
The Relationship Between Nutritional Status and Intellectual Intelligence in School-Age Children at State Islamic Elementary School (MIN) 11, West Aceh Hayati, Mir Atil; Anwar, Sufyan; Iskandar, Wardah; Mulyani, Itza
Journal of Nutrition Science Vol 6, No 2 (2025): November, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jns.v6i2.14638

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Nutritional status plays an important role in children's growth and development, including cognitive function. However, intellectual intelligence in school-age children is influenced by various biological and environmental factors. This study aims to examine the relationship between nutritional status and intellectual intelligence in school-age children at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri (MIN) 11 Aceh Barat. This study uses an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of all sixth-grade students at MIN 11 Aceh Barat, with a total of 104 respondents selected using total sampling technique. Nutritional status was assessed using the Body Mass Index for Age (BMI/A) indicator, while intellectual intelligence was measured using the Culture Fair Intelligence Test (CFIT) Scale 2A. The results showed that most respondents had normal nutritional status (65.4%) and moderate (60.6%) and high intellectual intelligence ((27.9%). The results of Chi Square Test showed that there was no significant relationship between nutritional status and intellectual intelligence in school-age children (p = 0.715). Therefore, efforts to improve children's intellectual intelligence need to be carried out comprehensively through a multidimensional approach integrating aspects of nutrition, education, and the environment.
The Effect of β-glucan on Reducing HbA1c Levels in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta Analysis Study Huda, Putri Nabilla
Journal of Nutrition Science Vol 6, No 2 (2025): November, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jns.v6i2.14728

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Diabetes mellitus is a non-communicable disease with a continuously increasing global prevalence and is characterized by elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), which reflects poor glycemic control and increases the risk of chronic complications. Nutritional management, particularly the intake of water-soluble dietary fiber such as β-glucan, has been proposed as an adjunct therapy for glycemic control. This study aimed to analyze the effect of β-glucan on reducing HbA1c levels in patients with diabetes mellitus through a meta analysis. Literature was retrieved from PubMed and ScienceDirect, and article selection followed the PRISMA flowchart, resulting in four eligible studies. Statistical analysis was performed by calculating the mean difference and 95% confidence interval using both common and random effects models, while heterogeneity was assessed using the I² statistic. The results showed that β-glucan intervention significantly reduced HbA1c levels, with greater reductions observed at doses ≥5 g/day and intervention durations ≥12 weeks. The common effect model demonstrated a mean difference of −0.57 (95% CI: −0.80 to −0.34; p < 0.0001), while the random effect model showed a mean difference of −0.50 (95% CI: −0.88 to −0.12; p = 0.0094). In conclusion, β-glucan effectively reduces HbA1c levels in patients with diabetes mellitus, with effectiveness influenced by dosage, duration, type of β-glucan, and participant characteristics, indicating its potential role in nutritional strategies for glycemic management.