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Increasing fruit consumption is one of the challenges of public health. To address this, the authors developed a mobile application that allows users to scan and find information related to fruit. FruityFit is an application that can help users to get nutritional and processed information related to certain fruits that can increase users' interest in fruit consumption. This research focuses on constructing the back-end component of the FruityFit application. The design adheres to the REST architectural, leveraging the well-established ExpressJS framework for developmen. To realize the system, we implemented it using a suite of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. These services include Cloud Run, App Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL, providing a scalable foundation for the back-end infrastructure.. The final result of this research is a REST API that has been running well and documented to help the front-end consume the API.

Stunting is a nutritional problem caused by insufficient nutritional intake for a long time. The condition of failure to thrive in children under five is a result of chronic malnutrition so that the child is too short for his age. Indonesia is among the highest in stunting cases with a prevalence of 37.2% compared to other neighboring countries. Indonesia targets the stunting rate to fall to 14% in 2024, while the stunting rate in 2021 will reach 24%. The impact of stunting is an increase in morbidity and mortality rates in children, growth in body posture or height that is not optimal compared to the child's age, disruption of motor development, increasing the incidence of degenerative diseases, less than optimal learning performance so that children's cognitive and productivity are affected and that furthermore is the increase in Health costs. The Kupang City Government, in an effort to reduce the prevalence rate of stunting below 10% in 2024, is carrying out convergence work or cross-sectoral collaboration within the scope of Pentahelix (Government, PT, Private, Community and Mass Media). The foster parent program is a form of care and effort made by involving all sectors in accelerating the prevention and handling of stunting in toddlers. The sub-districts that are used as places for community service activities are Penfui and Oesapa Selatan Subdistricts, Kupang City. The foster parent program aims to help families who really need health care for children suffering from stunting and malnutrition, and this is based on a sense of care and responsibility. The Kupang Ministry of Health Polytechnic, as one of the implementations of health transformation, supports the government's program in strengthening primary health services, especially stunting, and is expected to be involved and become a team in accelerating the prevention and handling of stunting in Kupang City. The method for implementing this community activity is the Peekaboo Psychoeducational method, namely the Kiss, Hug and Give Feed method as well as providing nutritious food to children aged 6-24 months for 90 days. The results of this community service are the achievement of measurement data on children's body weight, improvements in nutritional value/body weight of children suffering from stunting and increased knowledge of the psychoeducational parenting style of the Peekaboo method to increase parents' knowledge about stunting.

Bacteria are microorganisms that require adequate media and nutrients to grow and develop. The media commonly used to grow bacteria is Nutrient agar media, but the price of Nutrient agar media is quite expensive. Corn cobs are lignocellulosic wastes that contain nutrients that can meet the nutritional requirements of bacterial growth media. This study aims to investigate the viability of corn cobs as a cost-effective alternative to Nutrient agar media. Specifically, we explore the variance in bacterial colony growth when utilizing corn cobs as a growth medium for Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Employing a true experimental design with a posttest-only control structure, we analyze the treatment's effects using the One Way ANOVA test and Independent Sample T-test. These statistical methods enable us to discern differences between groups utilizing corncob media with and without added sugar.Our findings reveal noteworthy insights into bacterial colony growth. For Escherichia coli, the average number of colonies on corncob media with sugar was 222 CFU/ml, on corncob media without sugar, it was 164 CFU/ml, and on Nutrient agar media, it reached 361 CFU/ml. In the case of Staphylococcus aureus, colonies on corncob media with sugar averaged 871 CFU/ml, on corncob media without sugar, they averaged 657 CFU/ml, and on Nutrient agar media, they reached 942 CFU/ml.Statistical analysis using the One Way ANOVA test for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus demonstrated p-values <0.05, signifying significant differences in their growth on corncob media with sugar, corncob media without sugar, and Nutrient agar media. Furthermore, the Independent Sample T-test results for both bacterial strains yielded p-values <0.05, indicating dissimilar growth patterns on corncob media with sugar compared to corncob media without sugar.In conclusion, our study underscores significant disparities in the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria among Nutrient agar media, corncob media with sugar, and corncob media without sugar. Notably, we observed a marked increase in bacterial colony counts on corncob media with sugar and corncob media without sugar.    

Anemia is one of the nutritional problems in adolescents that can be prevented from an early age. Education on the role of nutrition in preventing iron deficiency anemia in young women is one of the efforts that can be made to provide accurate information regarding this problem. So that teenagers are more concerned about their health, especially what they consume and other habits that can increase the risk of anemia. This community service activity was carried out at Markaz Tahfiz Alquran Alfityan School Banda Aceh. This community service activity aims to provide education to female students about anemia and the role of nutrition in preventing iron deficiency anemia. Based on community service activities at Markaz Tahfiz Alquran Alfityan School Aceh, it was concluded that as many as 31 female students took part in activities providing education on the role of nutrition in preventing iron deficiency anemia in young women. Based on verbal and written observations and evaluations, female students were able to receive and understand the material well, there was an increase in knowledge of 2.4 points. Based on the results obtained from this activity, it is recommended that adolescent health promotion be carried out more intensively in education centers.

. Ice cream product development is now increasingly preferred and varied, so ice cream is innovated into high-fibre ice cream that can be accepted by all people. The objectives of this research include: 1) Knowing the public acceptance of high-fibre ice cream with dragon fruit and oat milk, 2) Knowing the right composition of ingredients in high-fibre ice cream with dragon fruit and oat milk, 3) Knowing the nutritional content of high-fibre ice cream products with dragon fruit and oat milk. The research methods used included literature, experiments, documentation, sensory tests, and nutritional content tests. The first experiment was carried out using oatmeal and dragon fruit, because the results were unsatisfactory, the second experiment was carried out using Oat milk and dragon fruit, the results of the second experiment the texture of the ice cream was still unsatisfactory, so the third experiment was carried out by adding skim milk powder. Organoleptic test results obtained ice cream products with dragon fruit as much as 20% of the liquid is the most preferred product by panellists. The formula preferred by panellists in ice cream products is with oat milk 500g, dragon fruit 100g, stevia sugar 5.2g, ice cream stabiliser 2g, and skim milk powder 25g. The nutrient content per 100g of ice cream is 19.23% carbohydrate, 5.18% fat, 3.93% protein, 16.40% fibre

Abstract: Obesity is a global epidemic and a significant public health problem. In the elderly population, obesity is defined as a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m². In the United States, the prevalence of obesity among the elderly is 37.1% in men and 33.6% in women over the age of 60. Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and can cause psychological problems such as sleep disorders and lack of self-confidence. Accurate obesity risk assessment involves measuring Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference. This activity uses the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology to screen for obesity in the elderly at Hana Nursing Home, South Tangerang. The screening includes anthropometric measurements of BMI and waist circumference, followed by evaluation and nutritional counseling for at-risk individuals. 9 people (14.75%) had overweight nutritional status, 3 people (4.92%) had obese nutritional status, and 35 people (57.38%) were at risk of central obesity. Routine anthropometric measurements are critical for monitoring obesity and implementing preventive measures to improve overall health outcomes, improve quality of life, and reduce obesity-related morbidity and mortality rates. Keywords: Obesity, Central Obesity, Elderly, Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference

The results of mushroom cultivation are processed by members of the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group into innovative processed products with high selling value, such as Mushroom Satay, Mushroom Sempol, Mushroom Tofu Walik, Krispi Mushrooms, Mushroom Sandwiches, Mushroom Topping Pizza and various other mushroom preparations.Some of the problems faced by the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group are lack of access to information about mushroom processing technology, availability of raw materials due to geography, economics, environment, technological and regulatory factors and demand. Apart from that, there are difficulties with available markets, public understanding of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed as an addition to a nutritious diet.Hands-on training methods and mentoring with the mushroom community in Surabaya who will teach how to grow and care for mushrooms and how to process them into various food products with high nutritional value with solutions Providing access to information and training on mushroom processing technology, increasing the availability of raw materials quality through oyster mushroom cultivation and development programs, support for promotion and marketing of mushroom products produced through the marketplace and development of communication campaigns aimed at increasing public understanding and awareness of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed

The results of mushroom cultivation are processed by members of the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group into innovative processed products with high selling value, such as Mushroom Satay, Mushroom Sempol, catfish cultivation which is used as processed ingredients for nuggets and shredded meat, Crispy Mushrooms, and various other processed mushrooms. Some of the problems faced by the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group are lack of access to information about mushroom processing technology, availability of raw materials due to geography, economics, environment, technological and regulatory factors and demand. Apart from that, there are difficulties with available markets, public understanding of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed as an addition to a nutritious diet. Hands-on training methods and mentoring with the mushroom community in Surabaya who will teach how to grow and care for mushrooms and how to process them into various food products with high nutritional value with solutions. Providing access to information and training about mushroom processing technology, increasing the availability of raw materials. quality through mushroom cultivation and development programs, support for promotion and marketing of mushroom products produced through the marketplace and development of communication campaigns aimed at increasing public understanding and awareness of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed.

The youth was very closely linked to growth and development. A balanced nutritional intake is required to ensure that the baby grows well. While nutritional deficiencies in the first year of growth can lead to irreparable effects. Stunting has become one of many nutritional problems. Stunting is a growing childhood problem caused by recurrent infections and chronic malnutrition. The study aims to find out the relationship between parental care patterns in feeding and stunting incidents in balita (rangge 1-5 year). This research used cross sectional research designs with correlational quantitative research methods. The study used the observation sheet and parenting feeding styles questionnaire (PFSQ) using the accidental sampling approach with a total sample of 62 parents who have case in the Puskesmas Work Territory of Palasari Subang District. This study used data analysis of the Chi Square correlation test. The results of the study showed that the majority gave democratic parental care, 25 (40.3 %) and most did not experience 36 stunts (58.1 %). The analysis of the Chi Square correlation test obtained p value= 0,000 (p<0.05), which indicated that the pattern of parental care in feeding had something to do with the occurrence of stunts in young children. It can be concluded that parental care can decrease incidence of stuntingand recommeended to take the right action to increasehealth for balita (rangge 1-5 year)    

Cheese is a food fermented by lactic acid bacteria and fungi. Cheese has many important nutrients and is high in energy. The type of milk used (species, lactation stage, full fat, low fat, or skim), the manufacturing process, and, to a lesser extent, the air-insoluble nutritional quality of the milk (coagulated casein, In cheese curds, colloidal minerals, fat, and fat-soluble vitamins remain, while the air-soluble components of milk are whey protein, lactose, vitamins, and air-soluble minerals. But the loss of air-soluble B vitamins can be compensated by microbial synthesis during cooking to a certain extent .The biological proteins of cheese are very beneficial.The protein content of cheese ranges from 4 to 40%, depending on the variety, and is usually higher than the fat.Therefore, before consumption, cheese proteins break down in large quantities, and this has an impact on the proteolytic function of the intestine. The coagulation process takes fifteen to thirty minutes. The milk will coagulate into curd and then be reheated at a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

Poor environmental sanitation and malnutrition are the leading causes of STH infection. This study aims to determine the relationship between ecological sanitation, nutritional status, and STH infection incidence in elementary school children. This type of research is descriptive research. The research location is UPT SDN 060831, Medan City. The sample was 32 respondent, Medan City students, obtained using the total sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaire instruments, Body Mass Index (BMI) examinations, and fecal examinations. The data were further analyzed univariately. The results showed that most environmental sanitation conditions did not qualify, such as latrine conditions (68.8%), SPAL conditions (75.0%), trash can conditions (87.5%), and clean water facilities (68.8%). Nutritional status (BMI/U) was most in the normal category (65.6%), and no helminth eggs were found in respondents (negative STH), so a relationship analysis could not be carried out. It is suggested that the school and parents support government programs related to providing mass worm- prevention drugs.

Herbalife is a company engaged in health goods that offers a variety of health products that can meet nutritional needs to support the health of the body. Herbalife products have ingredients that can increase energy intake for the body, build muscle mass, to maintain stamina and body health. In some cases, consumers tend to compare Herbalife products with other similar nutritional products. Consumers do an alternative evaluation stage because consumers will see the price aspect of this product with the price of middle-to-upper class products. This study aims to determine the influence of product innovation and product diversity on purchasing decisions at Herbalife Malang Nutrition Club House. This study uses quantitative research involving variables of Product Innovation, Product Diversity and Purchasing Decisions.This research data was collected by distributing questionnaires to 116 respondents who were members of Club Baruna. This study used purposive sampling techniques with primary and secondary data. Data analysis in this study used descriptive analysis, validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis and processed using IBM SPSS Statistic 25 for Windows. The results of data analysis conducted through hypothesis testing showed positive results where the variables of product innovation and product diversity had a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions at the Herbalife Malang Nutrition Club House.

This study aims to explore the role of nutrition in disease prevention and identify the factors influencing the nutritional status of the population in Indonesia. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research analyzes scientific literature and secondary data from official sources such as the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The analysis results indicate that macro and micronutrients, such as complex carbohydrates, plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and vitamins and minerals, play a significant role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The Mediterranean diet and plant-based eating patterns have proven effective in improving health and preventing disease. However, Indonesia faces complex nutritional challenges, including a high prevalence of stunting in children and rising obesity rates in adults. Stunting is primarily caused by limited access to nutritious food and lack of nutritional knowledge, while obesity is associated with high-calorie diets and low physical activity. This study suggests increasing nutrition education, access to nutritious food, and promoting healthy lifestyles as essential steps to address nutritional problems in Indonesia and improve the overall quality of life.  

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that the global population aged over 60 years will increase from 900 million in 2015 to 2 billion in 2050. This demographic is particularly vulnerable to disease and disability, with declining haemoglobin levels long considered a consequence of aging. Nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, kidney disease, haematological malignancies, and anemia of unknown cause can all contribute to anemia in the elderly. This significantly impacts physical performance, cognitive function, and overall health. We carried out this activity at St. Francis Assisi, Jakarta, with 36 participants. We perform a physical examination and a complete blood count, including haemoglobin and hematocrit levels, to detect nemia. Among the 36 participants, 18 people (50%) had mild anaemia, 6 people (16.7%) had moderate anaemia, and 1 person (2.8%) had very severe anaemia. Anaemia in the elderly can cause severe health consequences, including physical and cognitive decline, increased hospitalisations, and death. Routine screening for haemoglobin and hematocrit levels is essential for early detection and intervention, improving quality of life and health outcomes for older adults.

One of the consequences of poor nutritional management in toddlers is stunting. One nutritious alternative food to prevent stunting at a relatively cheaper price is sweet corn. Sweet corn is increasingly popular and widely consumed because it has a sweeter taste than regular corn (Kartika, 2019). Siswono (2004 in Surtinah, 2013) reported that the sugar content of the master sweet variety is 16 – 18%, close to the sugar content of cane, namely 19%. Sweet corn contains 96 cal Energy, 3.5 g Protein, 1.0 g Fat, 22.8 g Carbohydrates, 3.0 mg Calcium, 111 mg Phosphorus, 0.7 mg Iron, Vitamin A 400 SI, Vitamin B 0, 15 mg, Vitamin C 12.0 mg, and water 72.7 g Iskandar, 2006). This service activity was carried out at the Kampung Jawa Village Hall, Blangkejeren District, Gayo Lues Regency. The parties involved in this activity were lecturers from the Agrotechnology and Forestry study program, PSDKU Gayo Lues, Faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University as resource persons, as well as the Agrotechnology and Animal Husbandry study program, Faculty of Agriculture, Gunung Leuser University, Aceh Kutacane, village midwives as partners, village heads as facilitators and the village community. Javanese Village as a participant. Survey of activity locations, socialization of service activities, implementation of service activities, evaluation of service activities. The conclusions from this activity are: 1. Regarding the causes, characteristics, dangers and prevention of stunting by related parties, this is one of the first steps in efforts to improve the nutrition of pregnant women and toddlers in the Kampung Jawa Village community. 2. Sweet corn is an alternative food source that can be consumed by pregnant women and toddlers to prevent stunting. 3. This activity attracts the attention of mothers participating in socialization and Posyandu in Kampung Jawa Village and can increase their knowledge about preventing and handling stunting.

The nutritional status of children under the age of five is an important indicator of health, as young children are a vulnerable group to nutritional health. The growth process is very rapid, namely physical growth and psychomotor, mental and social development, so it is necessary to obtain nutrition from daily food in proper quantities and good quality. The village of Tanjung Kamuning is one of the villages that are in Tarogong Community Health Center work area in Garut district. The unrecorded problems in the village are the results of a structured weighing of the newspapers carried out by the posyandu (integrated service post) cadres that were used as reporting material for the puskesmas. Innovation tool that serves as a monitoring media and a system that acts as a container for storing and managing news data connected to the Internet for ease of access is the application "Saga Sehat." The purpose of public dedication is to improve the knowledge of caders related to the use of the application “Saga Sehat” related to growth monitoring efforts in news. Implementation methods are designation and practice of use of application “Saga Sehat.”. Activities are carried out on caders. Caders played a very active role in this activity

Considering the abundance of underutilized local feed materials, particularly large amounts of agricultural waste that have yet to be optimized as a feed source, the production of feed snacks is expected to provide a solution for utilizing this waste. By adding local ingredients such as moringa leaves, which have highly potential nutritional content, the development of these feed snacks is further enhanced. Moringa leaves are a valuable commodity in terms of both their nutritional content and benefits when added to feed formulations, serving to complement the standardized nutrient requirements. Through a technological processing involving silage/fermentation and to facilitate application and increase storage life, the product is formed into snacks. Addressing the ongoing complaints of farmers regarding the need for feed with high protein content at an economical price, the BERAKAL livestock snack emerges as a solution to meet this demand. With an affordable price, it is expected to fulfill the needs of farmers who face a shortage of quality feed compared to commercial concentrates which are relatively more expensive. The methods of socialization and technical guidance typically involve several stages and strategies to enhance the competence and awareness of the community, such as initial socialization, training and technical guidance, and general technical guidance. BERAKAL livestock snacks can increase livestock productivity, leading to increased production of meat, milk, and eggs, and improving the competitiveness of Indonesian livestock products. BERAKAL livestock snacks can enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian livestock products in the global market. The BERAKAL livestock snack program has the potential to provide significant benefits to universities in terms of implementing MBKM and achieving IKU. Some of these benefits include increasing collaboration with industry partners and the community. This program will involve industry partners and the community in the development and marketing of BERAKAL livestock snacks. This collaboration can enhance the university's reputation as a reliable partner in developing products and services that benefit the community.

Considering the abundance of underutilized local feed materials, particularly large amounts of agricultural waste that have yet to be optimized as a feed source, the production of feed snacks is expected to provide a solution for utilizing this waste. By adding local ingredients such as moringa leaves, which have highly potential nutritional content, the development of these feed snacks is further enhanced. Moringa leaves are a valuable commodity in terms of both their nutritional content and benefits when added to feed formulations, serving to complement the standardized nutrient requirements. Through a technological processing involving silage/fermentation and to facilitate application and increase storage life, the product is formed into snacks. Addressing the ongoing complaints of farmers regarding the need for feed with high protein content at an economical price, the BERAKAL livestock snack emerges as a solution to meet this demand. With an affordable price, it is expected to fulfill the needs of farmers who face a shortage of quality feed compared to commercial concentrates which are relatively more expensive. The methods of socialization and technical guidance typically involve several stages and strategies to enhance the competence and awareness of the community, such as initial socialization, training and technical guidance, and general technical guidance. BERAKAL livestock snacks can increase livestock productivity, leading to increased production of meat, milk, and eggs, and improving the competitiveness of Indonesian livestock products. BERAKAL livestock snacks can enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian livestock products in the global market. The BERAKAL livestock snack program has the potential to provide significant benefits to universities in terms of implementing MBKM and achieving IKU. Some of these benefits include increasing collaboration with industry partners and the community. This program will involve industry partners and the community in the development and marketing of BERAKAL livestock snacks. This collaboration can enhance the university's reputation as a reliable partner in developing products and services that benefit the community.

Balanced nutrition is daily food intake whose types and amounts of nutrients are in accordance with the body's needs. Fulfillment of nutrients obtained from daily food must pay attention to the principles of food diversity, physical activity, clean living behavior, and maintaining a normal body weight to prevent nutritional problems. To increase the knowledge of mothers under five regarding balanced nutrition, especially mothers under five in RW 02 Sirnagalih Village. This activity was carried out using a sampling method by sampling 25 respondents to obtain research results, so in this study used T test analysis in the pre test and post test with a p value <0.05. The results of statistical test calculations using a computerized system, namely using the SPSS application, obtained a value of t = -3.361 and p = 0.003 (p<0.05). The research results showed that respondents' knowledge increased after completing the counseling compared to before the counseling. The results obtained were 40% knowing about balanced nutrition then it became 72% after counseling. From community service activities in the field of theory/material delivery the results are quite good and acceptable. The results of this research can be concluded to provide health education to increase the knowledge of mothers of toddlers regarding balanced nutrition in RW 02 Sirnagalih Village.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that has a serious impact on children's physical and cognitive development, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. This condition is caused by various factors, including poverty, lack of access to nutritious food, poor sanitation, and minimal public knowledge about nutrition and health. Intervention in Eka Mulya Village, East Mesuji District, through socialization activities for preventing and handling stunting has succeeded in increasing public understanding and awareness of the importance of balanced nutrition and good health practices. This program has shown positive results in reducing stunting rates, however, challenges in the sustainability of education programs and monitoring the implementation of health practices still need to be addressed. Therefore, strong commitment and cooperation is needed from all parties to ensure the sustainability of this program and create a significant long-term impact in efforts to improve the quality of human resources and development in the future.