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The dominant problem that requires special attention in the elderly is a decrease in health and a problem of poor nutritional intake which can be caused by a lack of knowledge or due to decreased functions of the digestive organs due to the aging process. Bivariate data analysis was used to see the significance of the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable which was carried out using the Chi-square (x^2) statistical test. If Ρ=(0.05) > Chi-Square results then Ho is accepted and Ha is rejected, meaning there is no relationship between the research results and theory. If ρ=(0.05) < from the Chi-Square results then Ho is accepted and Ha is rejected, meaning there is a relationship between the research results and theory. The results of the analysis showed that of the 36 respondents the majority had insufficient knowledge about a healthy diet as many as 18 respondents (50.0%), respondents who had sufficient knowledge about a healthy diet as many as 17 respondents (47.2%) and respondents who had good knowledge about diet healthy as much as 1 respondent (2.8%). The research obtained in Sumber Mufakat Village, Kabanjahe District, shows that the majority are elderly (60-74) as many as 20 respondents (55.6%), the majority have basic education (SD-SMP) as many as 33 respondents (91.66%) , the majority worked as farmers as many as 31 respondents (86.11%), the majority received information from health workers as many as 22 respondents (61.1%), the majority had less knowledge as many as 18 respondents (50.0%) and the majority had a positive attitude as many as 20 respondents (55.6%), where the level of education greatly influences a person's level of knowledge. This shows that the higher a person's level of education, the higher their level of knowledge. The majority of elderly people have less knowledge about a healthy diet, as many as 18 respondents (50.0%). preventing diabetes mellitus where the better the knowledge of the elderly, the better the attitude of the elderly in preventing diabetes mellitus in Sumber Mufakat Village, Kabanjahe District, 2018 with a p value = 0.00.    

Factors that cause hypertension are age, gender, family history, genetics (risk factors that cannot be changed/controlled), smoking habits, obesity, lack of physical activity, stress, use of estrogen and one of the factors that can cause hypertension is salt consumption patterns. with excessive intake. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of family support with the incidence of hypertension in the elderly. The design used in this study is an analytic research design with a descriptive approach. The population in this study were 60 people. The sample in this study were 60 elderly people with hypertension. Data analysis using univariate analysis. And the data is presented in the form of tables and narratives. The results of the study showed that the family support of elderly respondents who was most commonly found in this study was in the negative category, totaling 46 people. In the degree of hypertension, the elderly respondents who were most commonly found in this study were in the category 1 hypertension category, namely 19 people. It was concluded that the most negative family support with the degree of hypertension found in this study was the category 1 hypertension.  

Cardiovascular disease is still a health problem at this time. This can increase the morbidity, disability, and socio-economic burden on society. The main indicator for cardiovascular disease is the quality of life of a person. Therefore, early detection of the risk of cardiovascular disease is needed so that it can be studied further, monitored, and given appropriate interventions by health workers. This community service activity was divided into 3 sessions including carrying out the pretest, KIE and posttest, and health measurements in the form of measuring blood pressure and cholesterol levels. In the IEC session, the material that will be delivered is the introduction and control of risk factors for heart disease (hypertension and high cholesterol levels); balanced nutritional intake for people with hypertension and high cholesterol; hypertension as co-morbid co-19; the benefits of physical activity for people with hypertension and high cholesterol; and health measurement in the form of measurement of blood pressure and cholesterol.

students need higher nutrition, increased growth and physical development, affecting intake and nutritional needs. Can be overcome with drinks made from natural ingredients. To determine the fiber content, nutrition and acceptability of grass jelly drinks with the addition of beets and soursop. With the addition of natural grass jelly extract, namely beetroot, soursop, the nutritional value of the formulation was tested for fiber content and its proximate value. Chopped beet products produce a fiber content of 1.48% and this product can be said to be a source of fiber if consumed per 250 ml or around 3.7 g of fiber. This is in accordance with BPOM.

The aging process is a natural phenomenon experienced by every individual, characterized by physical and mental changes that affect the body's functions and capabilities. The speed of the aging process can vary between individuals due to the influence of hormones and other factors. Elderly is often thought of as a disease, whereas aging is actually a natural process of decreasing the body's resistance to external and internal stimuli. During aging, the elderly experience physical, mental and psychological changes. Efforts to improve the health of older adults with chronic diseases are made through the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. This includes regular exercise programs, a healthy diet by limiting salt, fat, and cholesterol intake, quitting smoking, avoiding alcoholic beverages and caffeine, managing emotional stress, and undergoing regular monthly health check-ups. With age, older adults are at risk of various diseases, decreased body functions, imbalances, and the risk of falls. These challenges often conflict with older adults' desire to remain independent and active. The mismatch between expectations and conditions can even lead to depression. Therefore, there is a need for special attention to the health and well-being of the elderly with chronic diseases to maintain their quality of life.

Background:Breast Milk is a perfect nutrient intended for babies with complete ingredients for baby intake and has antibodies against disease prevention. Even though breastfeeding has many benefits, it turns out that the achievements of exclusive breastfeeding are still lacking. Failure to give exclusive breastfeeding is influenced by many factors, one of which is knowledge. The knowledge possessed by the mother will greatly influence the success and failure of exclusive breastfeeding. Many mothers do not know that one day the baby will experience a phase of accelerated growth from normal conditions which is called a growth spurt. At this time a mother will be worried and think that her breast milk is lacking, so she finally gives formula milk or early solids so that her baby is calm. Writing purpose:The effect of the level of knowledge of a mother who has a baby aged 6-11 months regarding growth spurt on the provision of early complementary food (MPASI) at the Warunggunung Health Center, Lebak Regency, is known in 2022. Research methods:Research method analytic observational case control design. The study sample consisted of 74 mothers with babies aged 6-11 months who were divided into a case group (mothers with babies who were given early solids) and a control group (mothers with babies who were not given early solids) with a ratio of 1:1. Sampling technique with purposive sampling. The instrument used is a questionnaire. Bivariate analysis via Chi-Square test. Research result:In the case group (babies who were given early solids) the majority or as many as 87.5% of mothers had a low level of knowledge, while in the control group (babies who were not given early solids) the majority or 78.6% of mothers had a good level of knowledge. Mothers with a good level of knowledge, only 21.4% of mothers gave Early Solids to their babies and 78.6% of mothers did not give Early Solids. Whereas in mothers with a low level of knowledge, as many as 87.5% gave Early Solids and only 12.5% ​​did not give Early Solids to their babies. There is an influence on the level of knowledge of mothers with babies aged 6-11 months about growth spurts on early complementary feeding (p value = 0.000).

Nutritional intake is very important for optimal growth and health in the future. Factors that directly affect children's nutritional health problems, namely children not getting enough balanced nutritious food. Nutritional problems in toddlers can be avoided if the mother has sufficient knowledge about how to feed and manage toddler food properly, one of which is by getting health education. The purpose of this community service is to increase the understanding of PKK Jimus Village mothers to be able to apply balanced nutrition on serving plates for toddlers. The community service method is carried out by counseling, discussion, and mentoring. As for the results of the service, it was found that counseling and mentoring accompanied by discussions with PKK Jimus Village mothers had a positive impact on the understanding and application of balanced nutrition on serving plates for toddlers.

The period from infancy in the womb to the first few years of birth is known as the Golden Age, which is a golden period in growth and development in human life. The Golden age is also known as a critical time which, if not used properly, will cause permanent damage. Nutritional intake has an important role in the Golden Age period. Not fulfilling adequate nutritional intake at this time will greatly affect the growth and development of children. The provision of complementary food for ASI (MP-ASI) is one of the factors that can influence this growth and development. Given the importance of nutritional intake during this golden period of child development, it is necessary to provide complementary feeding education to mothers. As the smallest and foremost structure in government health services, posyandu cadres are expected to be able to empower mothers to pay attention to children's health, especially in providing MP-ASI. This community service was carried out with the target of posyandu cadres in Padanglampe Village, Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi. This community service activity uses an action research approach. This activity succeeded in increasing the knowledge and attitudes of the cadres which were measured using questions before and after the intervention. Sustainability coaching is needed for cadres in order to obtain updated knowledge and skills, especially those related to balanced nutrition, so that they have sufficient provisions in empowering family nutrition.

Stroke is the number one cause of disability and the second cause of death in the world. Blood flow that is not smooth in stroke patients causes hemodynamic disorders including changes in the value of oxygen saturation in the blood (SpO2) which can interfere with the function of internal organs including the heart due to lack of oxygen intake. So we need a system to monitor the oxygen saturation value which can be used as an early indicator in recognizing stroke patients. This system uses detection of two sensors to measure oxygen saturation in the blood, a microcontroller to process data, a monitor to display data, a buzzer as a warning of the lower limit of measurement and a micro sd card module to store measurement data that has been running. Parameters displayed include the date of measurement, patient ID, SpO2-1, SpO2-2, last SpO2-1 and last SpO2-2. This system will measure and display the SpO2 value of both right and left arms simultaneously. Stroke patients who experience muscle weakness in one hand may experience different values with a hand that does not experience muscle weakness. This study aims to develop an SpO2 monitoring system that will be used to detect stroke patients with non-invasive methods. The results show that the system has been developed and can be used to measure the patient's SpO2 from both hands simultaneously with a measurement error rate of ±2% for each sensor from standard medical equipment.

Background : Health problems in the preconception period include anemia, obesity and chronic lack of energy. In Indonesia, cases of Chronic Energy Deficiency are caused by lack of nutritional intake such as energy and protein, so that the nutrients needed by the body are not fulfilled. To prevent the risk of Chronic Energy Deficiency in pregnant women before pregnancy, women of childbearing age must have good nutrition. Maternal nutritional status before pregnancy has a significant influence on the incidence of LBW. Knowledge of nutrition plays an important role in fulfilling one's nutritional adequacy. The level of knowledge will encourage a person to have optimal abilities in the form of knowledge and attitudes. Objective : Knowing the effect of preconception nutrition counseling on the knowledge and attitudes of women of childbearing age. Methods : Quasi experimental with one group pretest-posttest design. The sample in this study was some women of childbearing age who were married in the preconception period from July to September 2022 in Sanggar Buana Village, Seputih Banyak District, Central Lampung as many as 81 people, the sampling technique was purposive sampling. Results : Most of them have knowledge of WUS before being given counseling that is enough 64.2% and after 85.2% have good knowledge. Attitudes before being given counseling were mostly negative 55.6% and afterward were positive 97.5%. There is an effect of preconception nutrition counseling on the knowledge and attitudes of women of childbearing age (p value 0.000). Conclusions and Suggestions: There is an effect of preconception nutrition counseling on the knowledge and attitudes of women of childbearing age. Health services are expected to provide education and counseling, especially regarding preconception nutrition

This study explores how the Qadiriyya–Naqshbandiyya Suryalaya Sufi Order (TQN Suryalaya) integrates spiritual practice and metabolic health to strengthen community resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. While global health responses have largely focused on biomedical interventions, this research emphasizes the complementary role of faith-based practices in promoting holistic well-being. Using a qualitative methodology—including in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis of the 2020 Maklumat and Abah Aos’s letter to the President—the study identifies two interrelated pathways that underpin the Sufi lifestyle. The psychospiritual pathway encompasses the reduction of death anxiety through tawakkul (trust in God) and riḍā (contentment), emotional stability via dhikr (remembrance of God) and muraqabah (mindful awareness), and theological framing that interprets fear of Allah as the ultimate form of protection. These practices helped practitioners reframe pandemic-related uncertainties, mitigate stress, and foster emotional resilience. The metabolic pathway involves dietary simplicity, moderated caloric intake, physical worship routines, stress management, and structured sleep hygiene. Together, these elements supported immune competence and physical health, aligning with contemporary models of psychoneuroimmunology and holistic health promotion. Findings reveal that the TQN lifestyle does not only enhance individual mental well-being but also fosters social solidarity through communal worship, mutual aid, and spiritual counseling, thereby functioning as a culturally embedded form of faith-based social welfare. The study highlights the policy potential of incorporating Sufi practices into community health strategies and enriches interdisciplinary literature on religion, resilience, and social welfare. This dual-pathway model demonstrates that Sufi traditions can play a critical role in mitigating both the psychological and physiological impacts of global crises.

Humans need nutrients to live, grow, develop, move, and maintain health. Nutritional needs are not the same for everyone. The growth and development of school-age children, especially teenagers, depends on providing adequate and balanced nutrition. Teenagers have more a lot of activities that affect the amount of energy the body needs. If there is an imbalance between food intake and output of energy for a long time, it can also affect the value of a person's nutritional status. Nutritional status is one of the important elements in shaping health status. Nutritional status is a condition caused by a balance between food intake and nutritional needs. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between food intake, physical activity, and nutritional status in students of Vocation High School 1 Tegal City. The research design use analytic with a cross sectional design approach. The research instrument use a questionnaire and direct measurement. The number of samples in this study are 33 people. Sampling methode use simple random sampling. Statistical tests were carried out using the Somers’d test with a value of 0,05. If the p value is less than 0,05 then the results of the study are meaningful. From the results of the analysis, it finds that there is a relationship between food intake and nutritional status, and there was no relationship between physical activity and nutritional status.  

Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) is a gastrointestinal disease and surgical disease that often occurs in society, especially among teenagers such as students. Adolescents usually have poor fiber intake patterns, such as not consuming enough vegetables and fruit, which results in functional obstruction of the appendix and increases germ growth. This is what can cause appendicitis. Facing a situation like this, efforts are needed to prevent the occurrence of appendicitis among teenagers. The aim of implementing this community service is to provide education to teenagers regarding efforts to prevent appendicitis. The method used in carrying out this community service is by providing counseling through lectures and providing leaflets containing counseling material at the Amanah Modern Islamic College-Tahfiz Qur'an Middle School with the address Jalan Captain Sumarsono No. 180, Helvetia Village, Medan Sunggal District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. The targets for implementing the activities are students at Amanah Modern Islamic College-Tahfiz Qur'an Middle School. The results of this community service have had a positive impact on the parties involved, especially for students at the Amanah Modern Islamic College-Tahfiz Qur'an Middle School. Students can increase their knowledge regarding Efforts to Prevent Appendicitis in Adolescents. Apart from that, students can also improve their skills in preventing appendicitis in teenagers by trying to consume foods that contain fiber such as vegetables and fruit to avoid appendicitis.

People in rural areas usually have minimal knowledge or information about healthy eating patterns related to nutritionally balanced foods, due to their habits that take it for granted. The increasing number of cases of disease suffered by the community due to unhealthy and inappropriate eating patterns in the selection of food intake for families, especially to deal with this COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to provide health education to the community related to healthy eating patterns. As the target audience for the implementation of this service, the community of Triyagan Village, District, Mojolaban, Sukoharjo Regency, includes the stages of preparation, giving pre-test and post-test, presenting material and conducting evaluations. The results of the pre-test and post-test evaluations on knowledge of healthy eating patterns showed a positive direction with an increase in value/score, from an average of 61 to 79 (scale score of 100) after receiving counseling. This evaluation shows that there has been a change in mindset about a healthy lifestyle as an effort to prevent the Covid-19 virus during the pandemic.

ABSTRACTBackground: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are one of the nutrients that are essential for the body growth and development of the brain. Omega-3 is a type of EFA and has a rele to form the immune system and development of the brain a fetus. Purpose: Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the intake of omega-3 in pregnant women and to explore the types of local foods and ingredients that are often consumed and are source of omega-3. Methods: This study used a cross sectional design, and data were obtained by interviewing respondents using a characteristic questionnaire, food recall and semi-quantitative FFQ for the last 6 months. Results: The results showed that the average intake of omega-3 for pregnant women in trimester 3 was 0.126 grams per day. Types of food that are a source of omega-3 are fish, especially sardines, milkfish, tuna, and anchovies. The frequency of these food sources was 1-2 times per week. The average intake of omega-3 in pregnant women was still very low compared to the recommended RDA from MoH which is 1.4 grams every day. Conclusion: So, it is necessary to consider taking fish oil supplements for pregnant women adjusting to status of pregnancy.Keywords : Omega-3; Pregnancy; Stunting ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Essensial Fatty Acid (EFA) merupakan salah satu asupan zat gizi yang sangat penting untuk pertumbuhan tubuh dan otak. Omega-3 merupakan salah satu jenis EFA yang memiliki peran dalam membentuk sistem imunitas dan perkembangan otak pada janin. Tujuan: Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis asupan omega-3 pada ibu hamil serta mendalami jenis makanan dan bahan pengan lokal yang sering dikonsumsi dan merupakan sumber pangan omega-3. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross sectional, dan data diperoleh dengan wawancara kepada responden menggunakan kuesioner karakteristik, food recall dan FFQ semi kuantitaitf 6 bulan terakhir. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata asupan omega-3 ibu hamil trimester 3 sebesar 0,126 gram per hari. Jenis makanan yang merupakan sumber omega-3 adalah ikan utamanya ikan sarden, bandeng, tongkol, dan teri. Frekuensi konsumber jenis makanan tersebut 1-2 kali per minggu. Rata-rata asupan omega-3 pada ibu hamil masih sangat rendah dibandingkan dengan anjurkan AKG yaitu 1,4 gram. Simpulan: Oleh karena itu, perlu dipertimbangkan untuk mengonsumsi suplemen minyak ikan pada ibu hamil sesuai dengan status kehamilan.Kata kunci : Omega-3; Kehamilan; Stunting

Pregnancy can cause the body to be very susceptible to low hemoglobin levels, which during pregnancy require sufficient iron for the body. If the body loses iron, anemia will occur, because the body requires the intake of foods that contain iron. Anemia itself where the value of the hemoglobin level is less than the normal value or below the normal value. So if a pregnant woman has a hemoglobin level below the normal value, she will be prone to anemia. The risk of anemia during pregnancy can occur in the fetus because it can affect the growth and development of the fetus and baby, as well as babies born prematurely or with reduced body weight. Dates are a fruit which contains many benefits for the body, one of which is to prevent anemia. The content of the date palm itself contains nutrients for the body such as protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine, ribovalfin, nicotinic acid, and iron. To determine hemoglobin levels in pregnant women before and after giving dates. The research method used this time was preexperimental with a one-group pre-test post-test research design. While the examination using the cyanmethemoglobin method. The results of the study of hb levels before being given dates with an average result of 11.94 and after being given dates the average result was 12.65 which showed an increase in hb levels. Data analysis using the Paired Sample Test statistical test obtained the results of sig (2 tailed) of 0.207 or > 0.05. From the results of the statistical analysis of the Paired Sample Test, it can be said that Ho is accepted, which means that there is no significant effect on the administration of dates on hemoglobin levels before and after.  

The aging process in the elderly causes a decrease in glucose tolerance and basal metabolism, which affects blood sugar control. The activities and conditions of older adults influence their nutritional needs, which impact total calorie intake. Types of blood glucose level checks, including fasting, post-prandial, and others, are used to monitor elderly health conditions related to diabetes. Seniors are also susceptible to hypertension, which can cause serious complications such as stroke and heart disease. WHO notes the high prevalence of hypertension worldwide, emphasizing the importance of early detection and appropriate management to prevent adverse impacts on public health