Balanced Nutrition Guidelines Research Articles

Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Podcast dan Media Video Terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan Pedoman Gizi Seimbang Pada Remaja

Background: The level of nutritional knowledge among adolescents is one of the factors that influence their food choices. Lack of knowledge in adolescents about balanced nutrition allows them to choose foods that tend to be unhealthy and less nutritious and result in unstable weight gain or loss.Objective : This study aims to determine the differences in the effect of nutrition education on general guidelines for balanced nutrition using Podcast media through the Spotify platform and video media on adolescents.Methods : This type of research is a quasi-experiment with pre and post-test with two group designs. The number of samples was 30 students of grade eight in Junior High School. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. Analysis of data using the Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney tests.Results : The results showed the highest increase in the mean score of general guidelines for balanced nutrition knowledge (12.67 ± 1.58) and were significant in the group given Podcast media (p = 0.003) and the group given video intervention also showed an increase (13.93 ± 2, 07) with p-value = 0.007. It was found that there were differences in the use of Podcast media and video on adolescent knowledge about general guidelines for balanced nutrition (p = 0.007).Conclusion : Podcasts and videos affect increasing knowledge level about general guidelines for balanced nutrition in adolescents. Keywords : Adolescents; balanced nutrition guidelines; podcast; spotify; video

Determinants Of Application Of Balanced Nutrition Guidelines To Mothers Who Have Preschool Children (3-6 Years) During The Adaptation Of New Habits

Latar Belakang: Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru merupakan wujud dari hadirnya Corona Virus Disease (Covid 19). Penyebaran Covid 19 sangat masif, tidak dapat dipungkiri bahwa Covid 19 merupakan salah satu jalan menuju kebiasaan baru dalam tatanan hidup yang lebih baik, terutama terkait dengan aspek kesehatan. Masyarakat akan lebih disiplin dalam menggunakan alat pelindung diri, secara mandiri mau dan mampu membuat prioritas dalam hal menjaga kebersihan diri dan lingkungan, termasuk kesadaran tentang pemenuhan pola pemenuhan gizi seimbang bagi anggota keluarga dalam kehidupan sehari-hari menjadi lebih baik. Tujuan: penelitian ini untuk melihat pola penerapan pedoman gizi seimbang bagi ibu yang memiliki anak (usia 3-6 tahun) selama adaptasi kebiasaan baru dan hubungannya dengan determinannya. Metode penelitian ini: merupakan penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian ini akan melihat masing-masing determinan dan akan dilakukan uji Chi Squere untuk menjawab hipotesis penelitian, ada hubungan antara determinan dengan pola penerapan pedoman gizi seimbang pada ibu yang memiliki anak prasekolah (usia 3-6 tahun) . Penelitian ini dilakukan pada ibu yang memiliki anak pra sekolah (usia 3-6 tahun). Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling, dalam teknik ini ibu yang merupakan wali siswa pada TK di Kabupaten Cirebon. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis univariat dan bivariat dengan bantuan SPSS versi 23. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hubungan umur dengan penerapan gizi seimbang diperoleh p-value = 0,000 (≤ 0,05). Hubungan antara pendidikan dan penerapan gizi seimbang diperoleh p-value = 0,002 (≤ 0,05). Hubungan pengetahuan dengan penerapan gizi seimbang dengan p-value = 0,000 (≤ 0,05). Kesimpulannya adalah terdapat hubungan antara determinan dengan penerapan gizi seimbang pada masa adaptasi kebiasaan baru, sehingga berdampak baik terhadap status kesehatan khususnya bagi kelompok rentan yaitu anak pra sekolah (3-6 bertahun-tahun). Saran: sosialisasi dan evaluasi berkala kepada orang tua yang memiliki anak prasekolah dan membina mitra penyelenggara pendidikan anak yang potensial. Kata kunci: Penerapan pedoman gizi seimbang, anak prasekolah, adaptasi kebiasaan baru ABSTRACT Background: Adaptation to New Habits is a manifestation of the presence of the Coronavirus Disease (Covid 19). The spreading of Covid 19 is very massive, it is undeniable that Covid 19 is one of the roads leading to new habits in a better order of life, especially related to the health aspect. The community will be more disciplined in using personal protective equipment, independently willing and able to make priorities in terms of maintaining personal and environmental hygiene, including awareness about fulfilling patterns of fulfilling balanced nutrition for family members in daily life for the better. The purpose: of this study was to see the pattern of application of balanced nutrition guidelines for mothers who have children (aged 3-6 years) during the adaptation of new habits and the relationship with its determinants. The methods of this research: is an analytic study with a cross sectional approach. This research will look at each determinant and the Chi Squere test will be carried out to answer the research hypothesis, there is a relationship between the determinants and the pattern of applying balanced nutrition guidelines for mothers who have preschool children (aged 3-6 years). This study was conducted on mothers who have pre-school children (aged 3-6 years). The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, in this technique, the mother who was the guardian of the student at the Kindergarten School in Cirebon Regency. The data analysis technique is univariate and bivariate analysis with SPSS version 23. The results showed the relationship between age and the application of balanced nutrition obtained p-value = 0.000 (≤ 0.05). The relationship between education and the application of balanced nutrition obtained p-value = 0.002 (≤ 0.05). The relationship between knowledge and the application of balanced nutrition with p-value = 0.000 (≤ 0.05). The conclusion is that there is a relationship between the determinants and the application of balanced nutrition during the adaptation period for new habits, so that it has a good impact on health status, especially for vulnerable groups, namely pre-school children (3-6 years). Suggestion: periodic socialization and evaluation to parents who have preschool children and building the partners of potentially childhood education prividers. Keywords: Application of balanced nutrition guidelines, preschool children, the adaptation of new habit

Knowledge, levels of consumption of vegetables and fruits in adolescents at SMPN 1 CIOMAS Bogor Regency

Vegetables and fruits is a good source of micronutrients contains fiber, vitamins and minerals. Vegetables and fruits for teenagers can nourish the digestive system, promote bone growth, nourish the eyes, promote the development of brain and nerve cells. Based on Balanced Nutrition Guidelines 2018, the need for vegetables and fruit for adolescents is 00-600g per day, which includes 250g of vegetables and 150g. Based on data from Riskesdas 2018, it can be seen that nationally, the behavior of the population over 10 years old (adolescents) eat less vegetables and fruit is 95.5%, this figure is an increase compared to with the results of Riskesdas. 2013 was 93.5%.The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge and consumption of vegetables and fruit in adolescents. The design of this research is descriptive research. The sampling method used is simple random sampling with a target of 87 respondents. This research was conducted at SMPN 1 Ciomas, Bogor Regency. Data were obtained by respondents filling out a knowledge questionnaire containing 20 questions and a FFQ (Food frequency questionnaire).

Peran Edukasi Gizi terhadap Pengetahuan Gizi Seimbang dan Aktivitas Fisik pada Siswa SMA/Sederajat di Banten

Obesity is one of the most common nutritional problems in adolescents. The report from Basic Health Survey (Riskesdas) showed an increase the prevalence of obesity in adolescents, as 7.5% (2013) and 9.5% (2018). Obesity is also a risk factor for degenerative diseases. This activity was held to provide information on balanced nutrition guidelines and physical activity to prevent obesity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Education on balanced nutrition guidelines and physical activity was held by Zoom meeting. The targets of this activity were students in senior high school in Banten. The results showed that there was an increase of average knowledge score after nutrition education, from 7.48 to 14.09, and there was a significant difference between knowledge scores before and after the nutrition education (p value = 0.000). This results shows that the online method using zoom meeting is one of choice for the implementation of nutrition education in the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Workshop On The Implementation Of Balanced Nutrition Messages To Prevent Anemia In Female Adolescent

Adolescents are the nation's assets for the creation of a better future generation. Adolescence is a time of rapid changes in terms of physical, cognitive, psychosocial or behavioral growth. Female adolescent often experience problems, one of which is anemia. Anemia is a deficiency (deficiency) of red blood cells due to low hemoglobin levels in the body. Anemia that occurs in female adolescent can interfere with the process of growth and development. The purpose of this community service is to increase the knowledge and awareness of female adolescent regarding balanced nutrition messages and anemia. The method used is public education by utilizing the media (food model). The results of this activity showed that 30.5% of female adolescent had anemia, 41,7% of female adolescent with good knowledge, and increased to 93,3% after training. The conclusion of this community service activity is that there is an increase in knowledge and awareness of female adolescent related to anemia by implementing a balanced nutrition messages. Through this activity, participants are expected to maintain a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition guidelines and make efforts to prevent anemia.

An Observational Study of Knowledge and Attitudes of Balanced Nutrition and Nutritional Status among High School Students in Bekasi City, Indonesia

Nutrition problems in adolescents are influenced by various factors, one of the factors is the lack of promotion of balanced nutrition guidelines application. The application of balanced nutrition guidelines is influenced by knowledge and attitudes about the message of balanced nutrition guidelines. This study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of balanced nutrition with nutritional status among adolescents. The type of this study was quantitative with a cross-sectional design, and the respondents were students of SMAN 1 Bekasi (16-18 years old). The independent variables of this study were knowledge and attitudes about balanced nutrition, and the dependent variable was nutritional status. The data were collected using a questionnaire about knowledge and attitudes of balanced nutrition and analyzed using the Fisher test. The results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge about balanced nutrition with nutritional status among adolescents in SMAN 1 Bekasi with a p-value of 0,040 (p <0,05), and also there was a relationship between the attitudes about balanced nutrition with nutritional status among adolescents in SMAN 1 Bekasi with p-value 0,002 (p<0,05). The conclusion was there was a relationship between knowledge and attitudes of balanced nutrition with nutritional status among adolescents in SMAN 1 Bekasi.

Nutrition Awareness Counseling to Support Indonesia Ready for New Normal

Proper nutrition and adequate water are essential during the COVID-19 outbreak. People who eat a balanced diet tend to be healthier with a stronger immune system. The risk of chronic diseases and infectious diseases is lower, so there needs to be an outreach to the public about nutrition awareness to support Indonesia to be ready for the new normal. Nutrition education serves to create awareness and spread knowledge. The implementation of this counseling consists of the delivery of material and questions and answers. The material consists of: 1) nutrition conscious behavior that focuses on balanced nutrition guidelines and the role of vitamins and minerals in increasing the body's immune system; 2) Nutrition conscious behavior that focuses on the role of essential fats (EPA and DHA) in increasing the body's immune system; 3) Nutrition conscious behavior that focuses on processing food with balanced nutrition. A series of outreach activities have been well organized. Most of the counseling participants felt that community service activities were carried out through counseling about nutrition awareness to support indonesia ready for new normal. This nutrition awareness counseling is very useful to prepare nutrition for the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fad Diet vs. Balanced Diet in Adults Living in Islamabad

Adults have a variety of experiences with social pressure to have low weight. Thus, there is a desire to lose weight with a variety of efforts, such as fad diets. This type of diet can lead to insufficient intake of nutrients in the body and increase the risk of health problems in the long run. The research aimed to analyze fad diets, BMI, and activity levels of adults in Islamabad. The research design was cross-sectional in 50 adults aged 19–58 years who were selected by simple random sampling. The data of fad diets used in the questionnaire, BMI data using the calculation of the last body weight and height, and activity level were measured using food frequency questionnaire. Data analysis used the chi-square test. The results of this research showed that most respondents implement fad diets (56%), had normal BMI (60%), had fairly activity levels (32%), while overweight BMI (34%), and obese (4%) of BMI, and had moderate and inactive activity level (26%). There was an insignificant (p =.085) correlation between fad diets and age (r = -.232), and in addition, there was an insignificant correlation (p =.171) between fad diets and BMI (r =.013). It is concluded that the adults who implemented fad diets and below normal tended to not have activity levels of BMI because of improper food selection and psychological factors. Adults are expected to be able to conduct weight loss with the assistance of a nutritionist or in accordance with balanced nutrition guidelines.

Balanced Nutrition Practiced with Limitations during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Experience of Teachers in Subang District, West Java, Indonesia

The purpose of the study is to assess the knowledge on Balanced Nutrition and its practices among pre-school teachers in Subang district, West Java, Indonesia before and during the COVID-19 pandemic (before March 2020 vs. October 2021) and to seek differences in the knowledge and practices of teachers who attended nutrition training and those who did not attend any nutrition training. We evaluated the knowledge and practice of 142 teachers based on 10 messages of the 2014 Indonesian Balanced Nutrition Guidelines, using google online survey platform. The top three messages mostly selected by the teachers were consuming a variety of staple foods (87%), drinking adequate and safe water (87%), and eating plenty of vegetables and fruits (86%), while the least selected were enjoying a variety of foods (41%) and reading food labels (28%). A slight increase was found in teachers who consumed fruits daily, while the practice of washing hands before and during the pandemic was statistically and significantly increased (58% to 72%; p < 0.05). A slight decrease was found in teachers who consumed vegetables and animal protein, as well as performed physical exercise daily. Majority of teachers (80%) participated in some kinds of nutrition training in the last four years. The top three gaps of knowledge between trained and non-trained teachers were on physical activity and maintaining ideal body weight (64% vs. 33%; statistically significant at p < 0.05); limit intake of sweet, salty, and fatty food; and consuming high protein food, with the range between 20 to 35 percentage points. We concluded that teachers acquired knowledge on nutrition to some degree, but its application faced limitations during the pandemic. Dissemination of Balanced Nutrition should continue.

Education of Mother Milk Companion Food (MP-ASI) According to Balanced Nutrition Guidelines

After the baby is 6 months old, breast milk can no longer provide adequate nutrition. For sufficient the nutrition, baby needs mother milk companion food (MPASI). During the age of 6-24 months, that’s a period that is vulnerable to malnutrition. So that in providing MPASI, it must balanced nutritional guidelines: protein, fat and carbohydrates. The fact that occurs is that the practice of giving mother milk companion food is not appropriate, like early feeding before 6 months, the food given does not vary, limited to carbohydrates only rice, vegetables and fruit are rarely given, increase animal protein. The purpose of this community service is to increase understanding of the practice of giving milk companion food according to balanced nutrition guidelines. The method uses education and evaluated them. The results is education can increase the knowledge and commitment of participants by giving milk companion food according to balanced nutrition guidelines.&#x0D;

Comparison of Educational Media with Video and Pop-Up Book Towards Knowledge of Balanced Nutrition Guidelines in Elementary School Students

The unbalanced eating behavior of school-age children is influenced by the level of nutritional knowledge. The purpose of this research is to analyze the comparison of media education with videos and pop-up books on the knowledge of balanced nutrition guidelines for elementary school students. This type of research is a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group design. The total sample used in the study was 90 students who were taken by probability sampling and then divided into two groups, 45 students were given education with video media (P1) and 45 students were educated with pop-up book media (P2). Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney test with a significant level of 0.05. The results obtained are that there is a difference in the level of knowledge of the pop-up book group before and after education (p=0.0001) and there is no difference in the level of knowledge of the video group before and after education (p=1.00). Pop-up book media is more effective in increasing students' knowledge level of balanced nutrition compared to video, so pop-up book media can be an alternative media used to provide education to elementary school students.

Dissemination of nutrition and healthy diet in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic

The purpose of this community service was to increase knowledge about healthy diet arrangements for female students during the new normal period. A total of 21 female students participated in the socialization of balanced nutrition during the pandemic. Nutrition outreach activities were carried out in the form of online webinars through zoom cloud meetings. Before and after outreach activities, the measurement of knowledge before and after the intervention (2 times the measurement of post-intervention). The research instrument used was a questionnaire in the google form. From the results of this community service, it was found that the nutrition dissemination activities carried out had an impact in the form of increasing nutritional knowledge, especially related to balanced nutrition guidelines during the pandemic. This shows that the subject's knowledge was increasing and the subject understands about nutrition education. The most noticeable increase in knowledge was about the largest portion in balanced nutrition. There was a difference between the results of the pre-test, post-test 1, and post-test 2.

PERILAKU MAKAN DAN STATUS GIZI REMAJA : STUDI KASUS SMAN 9 PAUH

Background: Eating behavior is one of the factors that affect the nutritional status of adolescents. Adolescents are at risk of experiencing malnutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. This study aims to describe adolescents' eating behavior and nutritional status at SMA Negeri 9 Pauh District. Method: The study was conducted at SMAN 9 Pauh District, Padang City. The population of this study was all students of SMAN 9 with a sample of 52 people who were selected using a simple random sampling method. The variables in this study were eating knowledge, eating attitudes, and body image, which was collected using a questionnaire and the act of eating variables using the SQ-FFQ. Determination of nutritional status is obtained from BMI/U. Result: A small proportion of adolescents experience overnutrition (25.0%), most of the knowledge of eating balanced nutrition for adolescents is low (82.7%), most of the attitudes of eating balanced nutrition for adolescents are positive (59.6%), most of the actions of eating nutrition-balanced adolescent is unbalanced (90.4%), most of the adolescent body image is positive (86.5%). Conclusion: A small proportion of adolescents experience overnutrition. Most of them have low knowledge of balanced nutrition, positive eating attitudes, unbalanced eating actions, and have a positive adolescent body image. For schools, it is necessary to cooperate with health workers in conducting health promotions regarding balanced nutrition guidelines, especially on the vegetable and fruit menu and body image. In addition, schools, teachers, and parents also need support in implementing balanced nutrition in children's diets.

HUBUNGAN EMOTIONAL EATING, POLA MAKAN, DAN AKTIVITAS FISIK DENGAN KEJADIAN OBESITAS PADA PETUGAS PUSKESMAS WILAYAH KECAMATAN MANYAR KABUPATEN GRESIK

Objective: This study was to determine the relationship between emotional eating, eating patterns, and physical activity with the incidence of obesity in public health center officers in Manyar District, Gresik Regency. Methods: This was an analytic observational study with cross sectional design. Thirty six respondents were selected by purposive sampling technique. Respondent identity&#x0D; &#x0D; data, emotional eating, eating patterns, and physical activity were taken through interviews with a questionnaire guide (DEBQ-13, FFQ, and PAL). Anthropometric data were obtained through direct measurements. Statistical analysis was performed bivariate with chi square test and multivariate with multiple linear regression test. Result: This study shows the prevalence of obesity in public health center officers in Manyar District Gresik Regency of 32%. There is a relationship between emotional eating and obesity (p value 0.007 &lt;0.05), there is no relationship between diet and obesity (p value 0.31&gt; 0.05), and there is no relationship between physical activity and obesity (p value 0.29&gt; 0.05). Emotional eating factor has a moderate, not so strong relationship with the incidence of obesity in public health centers in Manyar District, Gresik Regency, that is 48.2%. Conclusions: There is a relationship of emotional eating that is not so strong with the incidence of obesity, there is no relationship between diet and physical activity with obesity. Education information on Balanced Nutrition Guidelines (PGS) very much needed as a source of information to the community, especially for public health center officers in the Manyar District, Gresik Regency.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: Emotional eating, Eating Patterns, Obesity, Physical Activity

KEPUASAN KONSUMEN TERHADAP ATRIBUT SAYURAN HIDROPONIK CASA FARM BANDUNG

Vegetables is one of the leading commodities because it has high economic value. Vegetable consumption is needed by the body as one of the sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber in achieving a healthy diet in accordance with the recommendations of balanced nutrition guidelines to obtain optimal health. Casa Farm Hydroponics is one of the producers of hydroponic vegetables from Bandung that has been established since 2014. In the face of competition for services becomes a very important things, because the service that is not maximal can reduce the number of consumers. Therefore, improved service quality is needed in an effort to attract consumers to buy vegetables at Casa Farm Hydroponics. This research was conducted by distributing 35 questionnaires and carried out calculations by Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method and Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) method. IPA method aims to determine the value of interest level and performance level of Casa Farm hydroponic vegetable attributes. CSI method that aims to know the overall level of customer satisfaction. From the calculation of IPA method in Cartesian Diagram of 13 attributes there are 5 attributes that require improvement and improvement, namely attributes number 7, 9, 10, 11, and 13. The calculation result of CSI method in Casa Farm hydroponic vegetable attribute scored by 89%, the score is in a scale range of 81% &lt; CSI ≤ 100% which means that the respondent's consumer satisfaction level belongs to the category of very satisfied.

Pengaruh Pendidikan Pedoman Gizi Seimbang dengan Menggunakan Puzzle terhadap Pengetahuan Siswa SD Swasta Al Fitriah Medan

This research aims to determine the education effect of balanced nutrition guidelines using puzzle on Al Fitriah Private Elementary School Students, Medan. The type of research used is quasi experiment. The study was conducted on 45 students using a questionnaire before and after the intervention. The statistical test used is a paired t-test. The results showed an average score of respondents knowledge before being given nutrition education by 10.96 and increasing after being given nutrition education using puzzle media to 16.84. The results of the analysis using paired sample t test obtained a value of p = 0,000 where p &lt;0.005. So it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the variable knowledge of fifth grade students of Al Fitriah Medan Private Elementary School before and after being given nutrition education using puzzle media.

Application of the general message of balanced nutrition during the pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Mataram City

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in 2020 became the limelight worldwide, including in Indonesia. Infection caused by this virus can be prevented by social distancing, physical distancing, and a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining nutritional intake by implementing balanced nutrition guidelines is very important to enhance the immune system.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the description of the application of balanced nutrition guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic in the community in Mataram City.Materials and Methods: This research was a descriptive study with a survey approach, and the data taken were cross-sectional. This research was conducted in May-June 2020 in the community in the Mataram City taken by purposive sampling with inclusion criteria, namely women and men of productive age, domiciled in the city of Mataram, married status, and at least elementary school education. Respondents in this study were 460 respondents who were calculated using the Slovin formula. Data on the application of balanced nutrition guidelines were obtained using a questionnaire. Data from the results of this research were analyzed using descriptive methods.Results: There are as many as &gt;90% of the community has implemented a general message of balanced nutrition in addition to the fifth message. As many as 89.9% of respondents did not apply the fifth general message of balanced nutrition in limiting consumption of sweet, salty, and fatty foods. The majority of applications &gt;50% of general messages of balanced nutrition were applied by respondents aged 21-29 years, female, high education and work status. Conclusions: The application of the general message of balanced nutrition during the epidemic COVID-19 in Mataram City was implemented optimally, but this application was not carried out in the fifth message in limiting consumption of sweet, salty, and fatty foods.

The Differences in Knowledge of Balanced Nutrition Between Obese and Non-Obese Women in Rural Area

Obesity including central obesity is a risk factor for several diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, and cancer. The underlying cause of obesity and overweight is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended. Nutritional knowledge is important in determining the food consumed. Balanced Nutrition Guidelines are intended to provide guidance on conceptual daily consumption and healthy living behaviors based on the principles of consumption of various foods, clean living behavior, physical activity, and regular weight control in order to maintain a normal body weight. The objective of this study was to analyze the differences in knowledge of balanced nutrition between obese and non-obese adult women. This type of this research was an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The subjects of this study were adult women aged 20-49 years, amounts 120 people. The sample was taken by simple random sampling. Analysis results showed that there were no significant differences in age, education level, employment status, marital status, number of family members, and physical activity between adult women who were central obese and who were not central obese (p&gt;0.05). There was no significant difference in balanced nutrition knowledge between adult women who were central obese and who were not central obese (p=0.77). The balanced nutrition knowledge of adult women is still in the medium and low category. It is suggested to do more intense socialization regarding Balanced Nutrition Guidelines to the public using easily understood media.

Dietary habit of chronic periodontitis patients based on Balanced Nutrition Guidelines from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia

Introduction: Prevalence of the periodontal disease in Indonesia is 73.1%; one of them is periodontitis. Periodontitis is an inflammation of the tooth-supporting tissue caused by specific microorganisms or a specific group of microorganisms, destroying the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone with increased of clinical attachment loss. Chronic periodontitis patients generally have a poor dietary habit. This study was aimed to describe the dietary habit of chronic periodontitis patients at Universitas Padjadjaran Dental Hospital. Methods: A total of 43 research respondents have participated in this study. Respondents were asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding their diet. Results: This study showed that the study respondents were averagely consumed three portions of staple food, two portions of side dishes, one portion of vegetables, and one portion of fruits. Conclusion: Dietary habit of chronic periodontitis patients at Universitas Padjadjaran Dental Hospital are mostly not following the Balanced Nutrition Guidelines from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia regarding the types of staple foods, side dishes, vegetables, and fruits.

Fad Diets, Body Image, Nutritional Status, and Nutritional Adequacy of Female Models in Malang City.

Female model has a variety of body image and experiences social pressure to have low weight. Thus, there is a desire to lose weight with a variety of efforts, such as fad diets. This type of diet can lead to insufficient intake of nutrients in the body and increase the risk of health problems in the long run. The research aimed to analyze fad diets, nutritional status, and nutritional adequacy of female models in Malang. The research design was cross-sectional in 52 female models aged 18–25 years who were selected by simple random sampling. The data of fad diets used in the questionnaire, nutritional status data using the calculation of the last body weight and height, and nutritional adequacy were measured using 2 × 24 hour food recall. Data analysis used the chi-square test. The results of this research showed that most respondents implement fad diets (69%), had negative body image (62%), had a skinny at high level (22%), skinny at mild level (44%), and normal (33%) of nutritional status, and had inadequate nutritional adequacy (77%). There was a significant (p=0.023) correlation between fad diets and nutritional adequacy (r = 0.369), and in addition, there was a significant correlation (p=0.041) between nutritional status and nutritional adequacy (r = 0.35). It is concluded that the female models who implemented fad diets and nutritional status below normal tended to not have adequate levels of nutritional adequacy because of improper food selection and psychological factors. Female models are expected to be able to conduct weight loss with the assistance of a nutritionist or in accordance with balanced nutrition guidelines.