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Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)
Published by Universitas Indonesia
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27748200     DOI : 10.7454/ijphn
Core Subject : Health,
IJPHN is an online, open-access journal that publishes peer-reviewed original research papers addressing all aspects including problems, controversial issues, experimental trials, and special articles such as reviews, opinions, and commentaries in nutrition related to public health. IJPHN publishes twice annually. Original manuscripts submitted to IJPHN must not contain material that has been published elsewhere except as an abstract only, published in a scientific meeting.
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Development and Nutritional Evaluation of Plantain–Soy Composite Flour Blends as Complementary Foods for the Management of Protein-Energy Malnutrition Quadri, Jelili A, Dr.; Adebiyi-Olabode, Azeesat O, Dr; Saka, Anifat B, Mrs.; Esekhade, Debbie M, Miss
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Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) continues to be a critical problem in public health, especially in developing nations where sources of affordable nutrient-dense foods are unavailable. Plantain is one of the staple foods rich in carbohydrates but deficient in protein, while soybeans are protein-rich legumes. A blend of these local foods in composite flour will increase the nutritional value of plantain-based foods without compromising their sensory properties. The objective of this study was to formulate plantain-soy composite flour blends at various substitution rates and determine their composition and sensory characteristics. Unripe plantain and soybean were milled into flour and mixed in the following ratio combinations: 100:0, 80:20, 60:40, and 40:60 (plantain:soybean). Proximate analysis was carried out following the standard AOAC methods. Sensory analysis of samples was performed by 20 semi-trained adults on a 9-point hedonic scale. Data were subjected to one-way analysis of variance, with significance at p < 0.05. The inclusion of soybeans showed a positive influence on crude protein, fat, and crude fibre. The sample with the highest level of crude protein, fat, and crude fibre was D (40:60), which contained 19.28 ± 0.09%, 9.65 ± 0.03%, and 2.89 ± 0.03%, respectively. The sample with the highest levels of carbohydrates and moisture was C (100:0), with 72.83 ± 0.02% and 11.68 ± 0.07%, respectively. No significant (p > 0.05) difference was noted for appearance, aroma, taste, texture, and overall acceptability. Sample A (60:40) recorded the highest overall acceptability score. The nutritional properties of the plantain-soy flour composite, especially that of the 60:40 ratio in consideration of its sensory preference, were significantly better and can be considered as an alternative complementary food for PEM.
Factors Associated with the Incidence of Hypertension in Young Adults (20–24 Years) in Central Kalimantan Province (Analysis of SKI 2023 Data) Paramesti, Indira; Sartika, Ratu Ayu Dewi; Utari, Diah Mulyawati; Joko Suyono, Kusharisupeni
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Hypertension has been identified as a major public health problem leading to premature death and contributing to the development of various non-communicable diseases. In recent years, it has occurred not only among older populations but also among young adults. Hypertension at a young age can result in earlier organ damage, leading to a more rapid decline in quality of life and productivity. This study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with the incidence of hypertension among young adults aged 20–24 years in Central Kalimantan Province in 2023. A cross-sectional design was employed, utilizing secondary data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey (SKI 2023), with a sample of 596 individuals. The results revealed that the prevalence of hypertension among young adults in Central Kalimantan Province was 18.9%. Bivariate analysis indicated that marital status, body mass index, and abdominal circumference were significantly associated with the incidence of hypertension. Multivariate analysis identified body mass index as the dominant risk factor, with an odds ratio of 2.105 (95% CI: 1.304–4.285). These findings indicate that hypertension in young adults is not only an individual problem but one requiring attention from the health care system and public policy as a whole.
Dominant Factors Associated with the Risk of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) Among Pregnant Women in East Nusa Tenggara Province (Analysis SKI Data 2023) Mailova, Keisa Dwinta; Triyanti, Triyanti; Permatasari, Tria Astika Endah
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Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) is a long-term condition of energy deficiency resulting from inadequate nutrient intake. CED in pregnant women has negative effects on both maternal and fetal health. East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province is one of the regions with the highest prevalence of CED among pregnant women in Indonesia, with national data from 2023 showing a prevalence rate of 28%. This study aims to identify the dominant factors associated with the risk of CED in pregnant women in NTT. The study design is cross-sectional, utilizing secondary data from the 2023 Indonesia Health Survey (SKI), involving a sample of 215 pregnant women. Data analysis was conducted using the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. This study found that the prevalence of CED risk among pregnant women in NTT was 22.2%. Bivariate test results show a statistically significant association between CED risk and household economic status, drinking water sources, and consumption of meat, poultry, and their products. Multivariate analysis identified that the consumption of meat, poultry, and their products was the dominant factor contributing to the risk of CED, pregnant women who infrequently consumed these foods had a 4.928 times higher likelihood of experiencing CED risk compared to those who consumed them frequently (OR = 4.928).
Millets as a Preventive Dietary Intervention for India’s Nutrition Transition: A Narrative Review of Glycaemic and Micronutrient Evidence KAUSHAL, KUNDAN; UPADHYAY, MANISHA; DUBEY, SHAMBHU NATH; JHA, INDRAJEET KUMAR
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India’s nutrition profile reflects a nutrition transition rather than a single narrative: a rapidly escalating burden of diet-related non-communicable disease, including an estimated 101 million people with diabetes, coexists with a severe and worsening burden of micronutrient deficiency, with anaemia affecting 57% of women and 67.1% of children. This narrative review examines millets, small-seeded cereals historically marginalised in Indian diets in favour of rice and wheat, as a preventive dietary intervention with plausible relevance to both ends of this transition. Evidence was drawn from peer-reviewed systematic reviews and meta-analyses, national survey data and documented delivery interventions, identified through searches of PubMed and Google Scholar (2016–2026). The evidence is strongest for glycaemic outcomes: the mean glycaemic index of millets is about 36% lower than that of milled rice, and a meta-analysis reports significant reductions in fasting and post-prandial glucose, although the pooled effect on HbA1c is not statistically significant. The evidence for anaemia is supportive but less direct: millet consumption has been associated with higher haemoglobin, but mineral bioavailability is limited by anti-nutritional factors, no study compared millet-based diets with iron-folic acid supplementation, and anaemia has several determinants beyond dietary iron. Evidence on delivery comes from a single-district pilot, in which household demand was high and the main frictions were administrative. Millets are a plausible component of a diversified preventive diet in India, with the firmest case for glycaemic risk and a more tentative case for anaemia; they are not established as a stand-alone remedy for either condition. Future research should prioritise India-specific comparative trials, independently verified compositional analysis and implementation research at scale.
Association of Chrononutrition Behaviors and Other Factors with Nutritional Status Among Dormitory Students of Universitas Indonesia in 2026 Putra, Hana Maulani; Sartika, Ratu Ayu Dewi; Sudiarti, Trini; Sigit, Fathimah Sulistyowati
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Overweight and obesity remain major public health concerns in Indonesia and may be influenced by various factors, including chrononutrition behaviors related to meal timing and eating frequency, snacking habits, physical activity, sleep patterns, stress levels, ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, allowance, and sex. Students living in dormitories may experience lifestyle changes associated with greater independence, which can affect their nutritional status. This study aimed to analyze the association between chrononutrition behaviors and other factors with the nutritional status of dormitory students at Universitas Indonesia in 2026. This cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2026. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling through research posters distributed via dormitory communication channels and social media. Of the 225 students who participated, 209 met the eligibility criteria and completed all study procedures, representing 16.2% of the target population of 1,289 Universitas Indonesia dormitory students. Nutritional status was assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BFP). Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests, and multivariable logistic regression were used for data analysis. The results showed that the prevalence of overweight/overfat and obesity was 31.1% based on BMI and 20.6% based on BFP.  Male was significantly associated with overweight/obesity based on BMI, while male and frequent snacking were significantly associated with overfat/obesity based on BFP. In the multivariable analysis, male was significantly associated with higher odds of overweight/obesity based on BMI (AOR = 2.321; 95% CI: 1.203–4.479; p = 0.012). For BFP, male (AOR = 10.626; 95% CI: 3.879–29.108; p < 0.001) frequent snacking (AOR = 5.221; 95% CI: 1.857–14.677; p = 0.002), and largest meal timing (AOR = 0.310; 95% CI: 0.105–0.917; p = 0.034) were significantly associated with overfat/obesity. Meanwhile, most chrononutrition behaviors and other factors examinedwere not significantly associated with nutritional status. These findings suggest that male, frequent snacking habits, and largest meal in night time are factors associated with the nutritional status of dormitory students and may serve as a basis for developing health promotion programs to support the achievement of optimal nutritional status.
A Comparison of Iron-Folic Acid Supplement Consumption Among Female Undergraduate Students in Health and Non-Health Majors at the University of Indonesia in 2026 Afifah, Naila; Sartika, Ratu Ayu Dewi; Triyanti, Triyanti; Martini, Deasy
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Iron-Folic Acid Tablets (IFAT) are recommended to prevent anemia among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age. However, IFAT consumption remains a concern among female college students, with previous research reporting differences in non-adherence between female health and non-health students at the University of Jember. This study aimed to analyze IFAT consumption behavior and its associations with residential status, attitudes, mother’s education, IFAT side effects, IFAT accessibility, media, family support, peer support, and healthcare provider support among female undergraduate students in health and non-health majors at the University of Indonesia in 2026. A cross-sectional study with purposive sampling was conducted among 182 respondents. IFAT consumption behavior was higher among female health students (86.8%) than female non-health students (82.4%). Healthcare provider support was significantly associated with IFAT consumption behavior among female health students (OR = 5.714; 95% CI: 1.172 – 27.868), while IFAT accessibility (OR = 8.143; 95% CI: 2.054 – 32.276) and family support (OR = 27.130; 95% CI: 3.328 – 221.155) were significantly associated with IFAT consumption behavior among female non-health students. Strengthening campus-based information and support may help improve IFAT consumption behavior among female students.