World Nutrition Journal (Indonesian Nutrition Association - INA)
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The association between knowledge and attitude towards nutrition fact panels (NFP) with sugar intake of the Indonesian adolescents
Full text linkThe increasing sugar intake has become a global issue due to its impact on health. The survey conducted in Jakarta revealed that the median sugar intake for adolescents and adults is 18.8 g/capital/day and 24.5 g/capital/day, respectively. The government has taken several ways to reduce sugar intake, one of which is by using labels on packaged food. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the knowledge and attitude towards nutrition fact panels with sugar intake in Indonesian adolescent. This research was a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire for adolescents in Indonesia with age range between 15-18 years old. Data on sociodemographic, mass media exposure, knowledge, and attitude were collected through online questionnaires, while sugar intake was assessed through online SQ-FFQ interviews. The study’s findings showed that the majority of respondents were women (90%), with parents having below 12 years of schooling on average. Additionally, the median monthly pocket money and pocket money for food and drinks below IDR 300,000 and IDR 200,000, and mass media exposure occurred more than 3 times per month. More than half of the respondents displayed good knowledge (51.7%) and a positive attitude towards NFP (60.8%), with the majority having high sugar intake (53.5%). There is a relationship between knowledge of NFP, mass media exposure, and mother education with sugar intake in adolescents. It recommended to enhance knowledge of NFP among adolescents and parents through social media platforms, posters and TV ads to enable them select and consume appropriate foods
Effect of omega-3 supplementation on osteoarthritis: An evidence-based case report
Full text linkBackground: Osteoarthritis is marked by mild inflammation, causing cartilage damage that leads to bone remodelling and potentially reduces the quality of life. Omega-3 has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help mitigate cartilage damage.
Objective: This research aims to determine the role of omega-3 in relieving pain in patients with osteoarthritis.
Methods: A literature search was conducted using advanced searching on three large databases: PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus. The search used Mesh terms according to the criteria. After assessing the relevance and suitability of the literature, two articles were selected and critically evaluated based on Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine.
Results: Two systematic review-meta-analyses that meet the PICO and eligibility criteria were found. One of the literature sources does not demonstrate the effect of omega-3 supplementation on joint pain, while the other literature source shows the beneficial effects of omega-3 in reducing joint pain in osteoarthritis.
Conclusion: Omega-3 supplementation can alleviate joint pain in individuals with osteoarthritis. Providing omega-3 may be worth considering
A review of anticaking agents in the realm of digital food printing
Full text linkBackground: Various food additives including anticaking agents have been in use since the second half of last century and digital printing of food is in practice. Concerns on food borne disease transmission following COVID-19 accelerated research in the direction of 3D printing. Objective: 3D printing of food depends on the rheological property of the dough. In addition to enhance the flow, anticaking agents which have other properties too can be exploited in 3D printing. Artificial intelligence (AI) assisted printing, targeting sustainability and customizability is in progress which needs data of food additives. The review has been done to consolidate data of the authorised anticaking agents used in food.
Methods:Using terms according to the criteria, a literature search was conducted with the data bases: Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect and Web of Science. Literature for full text analysis were selected from abstracts of 420 papers and books resulted on search, eliminating those prior to 2014, which were out of scope of the journal
Results:Consolidated literature about the anticaking agents authorised in Codex, is made discussing the deficiencies in the existing evaluation and highlighting the use of anticaking agents in 3D food printing. Promising application of the anticaking agents in AI assisted food printing has been observed.
Conclusion:This review being the first of its kind, consolidates the data of the anticaking agents including the current utility in 3D printing. It may instigate further research in this regard
Prevalence of hypertension and obesity among non-academic staff in a Nigerian University : Hypertension and Obesity among Nigerian Staff
No full textBackground: The aim of achieving a healthy society has motivated and led many researchers to understand the prevalence of diseases to create awareness and assess interventions’ effectiveness.
Objective: This study determines the prevalence of hypertension and obesity among the non-academic staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
Methods: The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional. 300 Non-academic staff of the institution were randomly selected and data were obtained on their sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics, predisposing risk factors of hypertension, anthropometry, and blood pressure measurements using a structured self-administered questionnaire and standard procedures. Data were analyzed and presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistical significance was established at p<0.05.
Results: The mean age was 42±8.0years, there were more female respondents (56.0%) than male respondents (44.0%) and 76.0% of the respondents were married. Results further revealed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity (52%), pre-hypertension and hypertension (40%), and risk of abdominal obesity (84%).
Conclusion: Non-academic staff are an essential component of the workforce and workplace intervention is essential to reduce the work nature risk factor of Obesity and Hypertension to prolong lives, and boost productivity and economic growth
The relationship of vitamin A, C, and E intake with premature aging of facial skin in female market traders
Full text linkBackground: Women's market traders are jobs that are often exposed to free radicals, including air pollution, cigarette smoke, sun exposure and have a high workload that causes stress. Antioxidants can protect the skin from free radicals and can inhibit the process of premature aging of facial skin which are found in vegetables and fruits such as vitamins A, C, E.
Objective: To determine the relationship between intake of vitamins A, C, and E with premature aging of market traders in the form of wrinkles around the face.
Methods: Observational research with cross sectional method. The sampling technique is multi-stage cluster sampling. This research was conducted at Beringharjo Market with a total sample of 172 respondents with inclusion criteria namely female traders, aged 26–45 years, workers in the market area. The exclusion criteria are tourists/market visitors, women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. The research variables for intake of vitamins A, C, and E used the SQ-FFQ (Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire) questionnaire with the interview method. In measuring the number of wrinkles on facial skin using photoaging through facial shooting using a Sony A7R3 camera with a 24-70 lens that is analyzed by a dermatologist (skin expert). Data analysis technique using multiple logistic regression analysis. This analysis uses SPSS software version 22.0.
Results: In the multiple logistic regression test, p = 0.037 (p <0.05) means that there is a relationship between vitamin A intake and premature aging of facial skin. On vitamin C intake, p = 0.436 (p> 0.05), meaning that there is no relationship between vitamin C intake and premature aging of facial skin. And on vitamin E intake, p = 0.171 (p> 0.05) there is no relationship between vitamin E intake and premature aging of facial skin.
Conclusion: Intake of vitamin A has a significant relationship with the occurrence of premature aging of the face, but vitamins C and E do not have a significant relationship with the occurrence of premature aging of the facial ski
The science and practice of micronutrient in clinical nutrition : the importance of micronutrient evaluation
Full text linkMicronutrients play a crucial role in maintaining good health as they are required for various processes within the body. Every individual has different micronutrient needs depending on their metabolic condition. To achieve optimal health, these needs must be met adequately
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOS) for infant health and microbiome development
Full text linkHMO stands HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES, which act as a prebiotic found naturally in breastmilk. They are the third largest solid component in breast milk after lactose and fat
Zinc as an inhibitor of NMDA receptor can exhibit antidepressant effect
Full text linkBackground : New antidepressant strategies are needed, due to unsatisfactory clinical efficacy and many side effects of commonly used drugs. Recent studies linking the pathophysiology of depression with glutamatergic imbalance. There is hyperactivity of the main excitatory system (glutamatergic) to its inhibition (GABAergic). N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors as a part of glutamatergic synapses are potential targets for intervention. Antagonist administration for glutamatergic systems, such as zinc, can exhibit antidepressant effects.
Objective : To observe the effect of zinc administration on NMDA receptors in depressed subjects
Methods : In this paper, we provide a literature review. The method to achieve the objective consists of using literature exploration, which was conducted from February to June 2022 by searching the relevant studies from several databases.
Results : Study trials both in human and animal subjects reveal that depression is associated with a lower concentration of zinc. Comparison between the lowest zinc intake with the highest zinc intake had significantly lower incidence of developing depression. Dietary zinc deficiency induces depression along with upregulation of the NMDA receptor complexes. Zinc’s antidepressant effects might be mediated through its action reducing NMDA channel-opening frequency.
Conclusions : The presence of zinc may downregulate the glutamate response in binding to NMDA receptors. Because of numerous studies about the connection between zinc and depression, it seems that zinc may have the potency to develop new antidepressants. Since the capability of zinc administration to reduce depressive symptoms, it is expected leading to increased medication adherence, lower costs and better outcomes
Exploring key cognitive indicators for practical use by parents in community setting
Full text linkThe identification of child development milestones, specifically cognitive abilities, requires parental/caregiver awareness and knowledge. With the existence of multiple cognitive abilities such as attention and focus, memory, language, psychomotor skills, logic, reasoning, decision-making, problem-solving, social/emotional, there are multiple indicators to measure children's cognitive abilities. Pediatricians are the most knowledgeable and trusted authority to routinely screen and monitor the development of healthy children. Therefore, it is crucial that parents understand their children's developmental milestones so if they encounter anomalies, they can immediately consult with the professionals. This review compiles recently published research and current knowledge to examine potential key indicators of cognitive development in infants and children that can be utilized by parents and communities in an easily understood manner
Chyme reinfusion therapy using new technology
Full text linkHigh output double enterostomies (DES) and disease-related malnutrition (DRM) are features of intestinal failure (IF) that require parenteral nutrition (PN) until surgical re-establishment of intestinal continuity. PN risks include gut and hepatobiliary dysfunction and Intestinal failure associated liver disease (IFALD), defined as hepatobiliary dysfunction with elevated liver function tests (LFT). Chyme reinfusion therapy (CRT) is a distal feeding technique recommended for restoration of digestive function