Snack bar is a snack in the form of bars using the basic ingredients of cereal and nuts. Snack bar is an option as a snack for children and teenagers because it has a soft texture and sweet taste and is not hard following children's tastes today. This study aimed to determine the receivability and content of protein and calcium snack bar substitution of anchovies and red bean flour. This study was apre-experimental study with the design of research making snack bar products with formulas of 10%, 15%, and 20% and red bean flour 20%, 30%, and 40%. The results of the hedonic test against the receiving power were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Analysis of protein and calcium content is carried out on the best formula by the micro Kjeldahl method and the volumetric method. The receiving test showed that the most preferred anchovies and red bean flour substitution snack bar were Formula F1. Kruskal-Walis test results on aspects of colour, aroma, texture, and taste show a value of p = 0.00 (p<0.05), which means that there is a difference in preference for aspects of colour, aroma, texture and taste in snack bar substitution of anchovies and red bean flour. Based on the results of laboratory tests using the micro Kjeldahl method obtained the results of snack bar protein content substitution of anchovies and red bean flour 14.54 g/100 g and calcium content based on the results of laboratory tests using the volumetric method containing 561.5 mg/100g. Snack bar substitution of anchovies and red bean flour is most preferred by panelists from the aspect of colour, smell, texture and taste are the formula of F1. The protein content in the snack bar with the substitution of anchovies and red bean flour in formula F1 is 14.54g/100g, and calcium content is 561.5 mg/100g.

Prevalensi stunting di Kota Makassar meningkat dari tahun 2022 ke tahun 2023. Hal ini kontras dengan target pemerintah untuk menurunkan stunting. Pola asuh merupakan praktik pengasuhan yang mempengaruhi pertumbuhan anak. Salah satu bentuk dari pola asuh adalah pola pemberian makan ibu kepada balita. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan pola pemberian makan dengan kejadian stunting pada balita 12-59 bulan di wilayah Puskesmas Tamalanrea Makassar. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional pada 53 sampel balita berusia 12-59 bulan dengan responden ibu dari balita. Sampel diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling sesuai kriteria inklusi yaitu balita yang berdomisili di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Tamalanrea; berusia 12-59 bulan; dan diasuh oleh ibu sebagai pengasuh utama. Kriteria eksklusinya mencakup balita dengan penyakit kronis seperti penyakit jantung bawaan, kelainan genetik, alergi, dan penyakit kronis lainnya yang dapat mempengaruhi pertumbuhan linier; balita dengan autisme atau retardasi mental; dan ibu yang menolak untuk berpartisipasi dalam penelitian. Data status gizi balita dikumpulkan melalui pengukuran panjang badan menggunakan infantometer atau tinggi badan menggunakan stadiometer dan data pola pemberian makan oleh ibu dikumpulkan menggunakan kuisioner FPSQ. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan persentase responden dengan pola pemberian makan rendah sebesar 33%, 20% pada ibu dengan balita stunting dan 13% pada ibu dengan balita normal. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara pola pemberian makan dengan kejadian stunting pada balita (p=0,001) dengan hubungan yang berbanding terbalik dan tingkat keeratan hubungan yang cukup kuat (r=-0,446). Kesimpulan dari penelitian adalah semakin baik pola pemberian makan, semakin rendah resiko stunting pada balita. Hal ini mengimplikasikan pentingnya edukasi pola pemberian makan bagi ibu balita sehingga ibu dapat menerapkan pola pemberian makan yang baik kepada balita dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, khususnya di Wilayah Puskesmas Tamalanrea Makassar, untuk mencegah terjadinya stunting. Kata kunci: Balita; Ibu balita; Pola pemberian makan; Stunting

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is the main cause of mortality and morbidity in children, especially in children under five, so it is necessary to know the risk factors for children's health. This study aimed to determine the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding, immunization status, and mother's knowledge with the incidence of ARI in children aged 12-59 months. This research was a cross-sectional study located in Takalar Regency which is devoted to Pattallassang Village. This study focused on 82 toddlers/respondents in the research location. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The frequency and proportion were calculated as the descriptive part of the analysis while the Qui/Fisher Exact test was performed as an inferential analysis using SPSS. This study showed that there was no significant relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of ARI under five with a value of p = 0.341, there was a relationship between immunization status and the incidence of ARI in infants with a value of p = 0.045, and there was no relationship between maternal knowledge and the incidence of ARI under five with p-value = 0.072. This study found that ARI was common in children under five in the study area. The results of the study indicate the need to increase maternal knowledge about risk factors for ARI, its signs, and symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

Nuggets are a food product that is widely liked by children and teenagers, but they have an imbalanced nutritional composition and lack vitamin A. Multinutrient flour (Tumiz) is a local functional food product that contains complete nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. The addition of specific ingredients to food can affect the quality of the food product during storage. This study aims to determine the shelf life and vitamin A content of nuggets with the addition of Tumiz. The research was conducted in a laboratory by comparing five types of nuggets made from five Tumiz formulations: 0% Tumiz concentration (X0), 20% Tumiz (X1), 25% Tumiz (X2), 30% Tumiz (X3), and 35% Tumiz (X5). Shelf life was evaluated based on sensory changes in color, aroma, and texture. Moisture content was measured at the beginning and end of storage (pre-post test design) using the Gravimetric method. Vitamin A content was analyzed using the Spectrophotometric method. Tumiz-enriched nuggets started to undergo color changes on the 13th day, while the color of the original nuggets did not change until the 15th day. The aroma of Tumiz-enriched nuggets began to change on the 5th day, whereas the original nuggets only changed on the 10th day. Texture changes in Tumiz-enriched nuggets started on the 5th day, while the original nuggets started to change on the 8th day. The final moisture content of Tumiz-enriched nuggets ranged from 11.8% to 14.16%, which was higher than the moisture content of the original nuggets (11.29%). The vitamin A content of Tumiz-enriched nuggets was approximately 1.61-2.0 µg higher than that of the original nuggets (1.49 µg). Tumiz-enriched nuggets have a shorter shelf life compared to the original nuggets, but they have a higher vitamin A content.

Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas kader Posyandu dalam mengukur stunting di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Paccerakkang, Kota Makassar. Topik ini dipilih mengingat stunting merupakan masalah kesehatan serius yang berdampak pada perkembangan fisik dan mental anak. Kader Posyandu memiliki peran penting dalam deteksi dini stunting melalui pengukuran tinggi dan panjang badan anak, namun keterampilan kader masih terbatas. Metode pengabdian dilakukan melalui pelatihan yang terdiri dari ceramah, praktik, dan simulasi pengukuran stunting. Kegiatan ini melibatkan 60 kader Posyandu dari 24 Posyandu di wilayah tersebut. Pelatihan berlangsung selama dua hari dengan sesi pendampingan mandiri di Posyandu masing-masing. Hasilnya menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pengetahuan dan keterampilan kader dalam melakukan pengukuran stunting. Sebelum pelatihan, sebagian besar kader belum memahami teknik pengukuran yang benar, namun setelah pelatihan, kader mampu melakukan pengukuran secara lebih akurat dan mandiri. Kesimpulannya, pelatihan ini berhasil meningkatkan kapasitas kader Posyandu dalam mendeteksi stunting, yang diharapkan dapat berkontribusi dalam pengendalian masalah stunting di wilayah tersebut. Dukungan berkelanjutan tetap diperlukan untuk memastikan akurasi pengukuran di masa depan.

Stunting is a problem of growth and development in young children. Stunting in Indonesia is still above the threshold set by WHO, which is 21.6%. The prevalence in South Sulawesi reaches 27.2%, and the district with a high prevalence is Jeneponto Regency, with a percentage of 39.8%. This case-control study aimed to analyze the risk factors for stunting in children aged 6-24 months in Bontomatene Village, Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The study was conducted from January to February 2024, with a sample of 51 participants (17 cases, 34 controls). Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the chi-square test. The results showed that maternal height (p=0.006) and low birth weight (p=0.006) were significant risk factors for stunting, while the culture of food taboos was not a risk factor (p=0.333). To address the risk factors, the study recommends ensuring balanced nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life, promoting exclusive breastfeeding, and monitoring the growth and nutritional status of children under five. Additionally, providing education to families with food taboos to encourage a positive attitude towards diverse, nutritious foods is crucial.