The Effect of Local Snacks Enriched with Shell Flour on The Nutritional Status of Stunting Children

^Authors: Nadimin¹,  Nurjaya²,  Sitti Sahariah Rowa¹

¹Department of Nutrition, Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health in Makassar, Indonesia

²Department of Nutrition, Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health in Palu, Indonesia.

Abstract

The research objectives were to determine the effect of hawker given local snack with the shell flour addition for nutritional status and the growth of stunting children. The study was conducted by used by Randomized pretest-posttest controlled trial design, where the sample of children divided in two groups: the first group was given a local snack enriched flour shells(LSF+SF= Local Snack Food fortified with Shell Flour),and the second group as the intervened control with local snacks (LSF = local Snack Food). Results of research showed the mean nutrient intake of stunting children under five less than 70% RDA, except for protein, vitamin A and calcium. The mean HAZ group LSF+SF (before vs. after) is   (-2.44 vs -2.47 ± 1.12 ± 1.30), did not differ significantly (p = 0.827). The mean HAZ LSF+SF group increased significance (p = 0.027) between before and after treatment (-3.00 ± 1.30 vs. -2.64 ± 0.95). The mean WHZ LSF+SF group (before vs. after) is (-1.02 ± 1.39 vs. -1.25 ± 1.85) did not differ significantly (p = 0.740). Provision local snacks enriched shells flour can improve the nutritional status of  HAZ. Concentration of shells flour for local snacks should not exceed 10% in order to maintain power received toddlers.

 Keywords: Local snacks, Acceptability, Nutritional status

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