Efficacy of Local Food-Based Tabaro dange Against Weight of Gain and Levels of Hemoglobin (Hb) White Rats (Rattus Norvegicus Strain Wistar)

Abstract

Disasters can cause blocked logistical access locations. This causes special disaster victims for children tobe difficult to get food, as a result, the nutritional intake for the growth and development of infants cannotbe met according to their needs. Utilization of local food can be an alternative in providing emergency foodthat is rich in energy needs to prevent the expenditure of malnutrition. This study aims to determine theeffectiveness of the administration of Tabaro on body weight and levels of white rats (rattus norvegicus).This research is experimental with a randomized design post-test only control group design. Randomlyselected samples (CRD) were divided into 4 groups, as much as 4 g/rat/day, each maintained by individualsfor 14 (fourteen) days. The sample used was 24 male white rats (Rattus norvegicus). Statistical test resultsshowed an increase in body weight in each group with a p-value <0.05 (? = 0.054) and a significant increasein Hb levels in each group that managed a p-value <0.05 (? = 0.001). Giving Tabaro dange snacks based onlocal food can increase body weight and hemoglobin levels in male white rats (Rattus norvegicus). Obtainedfrom further research to learn about the acceptability of the Tabaro dange can be used as a rationed productin an emergency.