Moringa oleifera milk powder as a supplementary food for malnutrition children (SUSUKE)

Abstract

Moringa oleifera are known throughout the world as a nutrition plants, WHO has introduced moringa as an alternative food to overcome malnutrition. In Africa and Asia Moringa leaves are recommended as a nutrient-rich supplements for nursing mothers and children during infancy phase. Moluccas is one of the top 5 regions with quite high rates of malnutrition, while rich in natural products, the lack of knowledge and poor processing method results in nutrients unable to be properly absorbed. Moringa milk-powder can be the answers to malnutrition problems. Methods: This Study used a Nested case-control design, subject were all children aged 1 month-12 years who were diagnosed with malnutrition using WHO and CDC chart during reseach. Result: Sample size was 60 children’s 30 subjects are using malnutrition treatment and moringa milk powder and 30 subjects are using only malnutrition treatment. Conclusion: Moringa milk powder have a benefit for malnutrition children.