Science Midwifery
Vol 10 No 5 (2022): December: Science Midwifery

Effect of Providing Moringa Snacks on Underweight Toddler

Yulia Fitri (Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh)
Putri Santy (Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Dec 2022

Abstract

Malnutrition could resulted disturbance physique and mental illness and risk death . Moringa oleifera is rich in phytonutrients so that Becomes source promising nutrition _ however use in fortification food still limited . The research objective was to determine the effect of giving cake snacks dry moringa against enhancement heavy body toddler underweight . Design used _ is Quasi Experimental with nonrandomized pretest-posttest design. The research sample is 30 toddlers (15 case groups and 15 control groups). Measurement heavy body conducted with digital scales and be measured 2 times ie before intervention and after intervention . Moringa snacks given for 3 weeks Data analysis using the T test. The results of the study showed the provision of cake snacks dry with additions powder Moringa leaves 100 mg per day for 3 week significantly improve heavy body toddler (P=0.00). Moringa can increase the weight of underweight toddlers. Further research is needed regarding the effectiveness of Moringa in overcoming health problems in children in more coverage large including stunting.

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midwifery

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Dentistry Health Professions Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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