Rice Bran Oil (RBO) is an abundant food source in Indonesia. RBO contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids and rich in antioxidants. However, clinical trials on this material are still very limited. This research aims to assess the differences of effect of rice bran oil (RBO) and olive oil (OO) on lipid profile alteration of hypercholesterolemia junior high school teachers. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a non-randomized pre-test and post-test design. A total of 28 junior high school teachers in the Tamalanrea District of Makassar City who experienced hypercholesterolemia were recruited in this study and were divided into 2 groups. The two groups were at different research locations and received different interventions. The intervention group was given rice bran oil (30 ml/day) while the control group was given olive oil (30 ml/day) for 30 days. The pair t test was used to determine the difference in lipid profile before and after giving RBO and OO. The analysis was continued by comparing the results in the two groups using the independent t test. The level of confidence was set at 95% with a significance value less than 0.05 (p <0.05). After giving RBO for 30 days, the results were a decrease in total cholesterol by 4.59%, triglycerides by 15.8%, LDL by 4.87%, but HDL levels also decreased, although in insignificant amounts (3.41%). Meanwhile, giving OO as a control reduced total cholesterol by 5.04% and triglycerides by 28.2%. In addition, there was also a slight increase in HDL levels by 0.45%, in contrast to LDL levels which did not show any difference at all. At the end of the study of the four lipid profile parameters observed, significant improvements were observed in the reduction of total cholesterol and triglyceride levels significantly after administration of RBO and OO (p 0.05). From this study, we can conclude that rice bran oil and olive oil have the same effect in improving lipid profiles by significantly lowering total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Abstrak: Stunting masih menjadi masalah nasional yang harus ditangani secara serius. Stunting merupakan masalah kekurangan gizi kronis akibat kekurangan asupan gizi dalam waktu yang lama. Penguatan sumber protein dan zat besi pada tingkat rumah tangga merupakan langkah yang dapat dilakukan untuk mencegah stunting. Salah satu upaya penguatan sumber protein dan zat besi masyarakat yaitu melakukan budidaya ikan yang kaya akan protein dan penanaman sayur yang kaya zat besi. Oleh karena itu, solusi yang dilakukan yaitu Budikdamber (Budidaya Ikan dalam Ember) disertai dengan penanaman sayur. Program Budikdamber ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan keterampilan warga melakukan budidaya ikan dalam ember dan penanaman sayur dalam satu media. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan selama Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Tematik Stunting dengan metode penyuluhan, pelatihan, dan pendampingan Budikdamber oleh mahasiswa KKN. Hasil yang diharapkan pada kegiatan ini yaitu warga dapat merakit media Budikdamber dan melakukan budidaya ikan dan sayuran secara mandiri. Terdapat 12 set media Budikdamber yang dirakit dengan jumlah benih ikan lele dan nila sebanyak 10–60 ekor dan penyemaian bibit sayur kangkung dan bayam dalam 10 gelas media tanam per ember. Hasil monitoring selama dua–tiga pekan menunjukkan pertumbuhan tanaman kangkung dan bayam sesuai harapan. Ikan berkembang cukup baik namun sebagian mati, bahkan tidak tersisa di Desa Panaikang. Abstract: Stunting remains a severe national issue that needs to be addressed. Due to a prolonged shortage of nutrient intake, stunting is an issue of chronic malnutrition. Stunting can be avoided by strengthening supplies of protein and iron at the household level. Planting vegetables high in iron and raising fish high in protein are two ways to improve the community's supply of these nutrients. Budikdamber (Cultivating Fish in Buckets), along with vegetable growing as the solution. The Budikdamber programme is designed to help community become more proficient at growing vegetables and raising fish in buckets. During the Thematic Stunting Real Work Lecture (KKN), this community service project was implemented using the techniques of counselling, training, and Budikdamber mentorship by KKN students. The community should be able to assemble Budikdamber media and autonomously cultivate fish and vegetables as a result of this activity. There are 10 cups of planting media in each bucket, 12 sets of Budikdamber media, 10–60 catfish and tilapia seeds, and seeds for kale and spinach. The growth of the kale and spinach plants was as anticipated, according to the findings of monitoring for two to three weeks. Although most of the fish survived and were still in Panaikang Village, others died.

Objectives: Optimal cognitive development in early life is crucial for academic achievement and long-term quality of life. However, there is limited and inconsistent evidence regarding its association with nutritional status, especially among underprivileged school-aged children and adolescent girls. This study aimed to assess the association between nutritional status and cognitive function among adolescent girls aged 11 to 17 years. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 372 adolescent girls from two schools in Takalar District between July and November 2024. Data collection included questionnaires, 24-h dietary recall, anthropometric measurements, and cognitive function assessments using the Culture Fair Intelligence Test (CFIT). Multivariate regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of cognitive function. Results: The mean age of participants was 14.0 ± 1.5 years. The prevalence of stunting, wasting, and chronic energy deficiency (CED) was 18.0 , 11.3, and 19.9 %, respectively. Girls with CED and stunting had significantly lower cognitive scores than their counterparts (CED: 74.3 ± 13.8 vs. 78.8 ± 13.8; p<0.05; Stunting: 73.3 ± 12.6 vs. 79.0 ± 13.9; p<0.01). Regular intake of iron-folic acid (IFA) supplements was associated with higher cognitive scores (80.2 ± 13.1 vs. 77.0 ± 14.1; p<0.05). Multivariate regression analysis showed that BMI-for-age z-score (β=3.419; p<0.01), IFA intake (β=4.054; p<0.05), and height-for-age z-score (β=0.652; p<0.01) were significant predictors of cognitive performance. Conclusions: Nutritional status was significantly associated with cognitive function among adolescent girls in underprivileged communities. Targeted nutrition interventions may be critical in supporting cognitive development in this vulnerable population.

Stunting adalah gangguan pertumbuhan linier yang berlangsung sejak kehamilan hingga anak berumur 24 bulan. Stunting terjadi karena kekurangan zat gizi yang berlangsung dalam waktu yang lama. Salah satu penyebab terjadinya stunting adalah kurangnya pengetahuan ibu tentang pola makan dan pola asuh yang baik pada anak. Sehingga ibu perlu dibekali tentang pencegahan stunting sejak dini. Pengabdian ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu hamil mengenai bahan pangan lokal pencegah stunting dan cara mengolahnya. Pengabdian ini berlangsung 2 kali dimana pertemuan pertama dilakukan edukasi melalui permainan pembelajaran dan pada pertemuan kedua dilakukan demo masak beberapa menu inovasi pangan lokal di empat desa lokus stunting yang menjadi lokasi pengabdian. Hasil analisis uji Wilcoxon yang digunakan didapatkan hasil dari empat lokasi pengabdian, tiga diantaranya (Desa Pakatto, Je’nemadinging dan Pacellekang) terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan ibu hamil sebelum dan sesudah pemberian edukasi inovasi pangan (p-value 0,05). Kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa edukasi dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang pencegahan stunting pada ibu hamil

Introduction: Alpha-lactalbumin level is only one part of a complex component of HAMLET (Human alpha-lactalbumin made lethal to tumor cell) in breastmilk which became an anti-cancer perspective. This research aimed to measure the breastmilk alpha-lactalbumin levels in breastfeeding mothers according to a group of children under two years-old with assessing the nutritional status of the breastfeeding mothers. Method: The research used analytical survey method with cross sectional study design and performed in Sudiang Raya and Sudiang Health Centers working areas in Makassar City. Research population consisted of all breastfeeding mothers in those areas. Samples were recruited purposively regarding to the inclusion criteria including mothers of breastfed children aged 2 weeks-24 years who lived in research area and approved the informed consent. We obtained 146 samples by this method and the parameters assessed were maternal and children characteristics, as well as the alpha-lactalbumin levels of the breastmilk. Data analysis were performed using SPSS according to the data types with significance of p<0,05. The alpha-lactalbumin levels were measured using ELISA method in the Laboratory of Hasanuddin University Hospital. Results: The results showed that alpha-lactalbumin levels were significantly different in each toddler levels, with the highest level was found in children <6 months old. However, alpha-lactalbumin levels were not significantly different in based on the maternal nutritional status. Conclusion: Further research is needed to investigate the correlation between alpha-lactalbumin levels with nutritional intake.