The anemia prevalence among pregnant women in Indonesia as well as whole world remains high despite the implementation of Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation programs. Anemia in pregnant women results in bleeding...
Category - Nutrition
Impact of Different Factors on Early Breastfeeding Initiation
The benefits of breastfeeding are substantial for child health1. The recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding in newborns and infants has a long history and researchers have revealed that breastfeeding protects...
Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) For Toddlers
Food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) are dietary assessment tools which are designed with the benefit of hindsight evaluation of routine dietary intake over a specific reference period1. It has progressively more been...
Fermented Palm By-Product for Rumen Ration
The forage availability is important for supporting ruminant production. In developing countries, forage crop availability for cattle has decreased in quantity and quality due to land use changes and climate change. One...
Effects of Some Heavy Metals in Nigerian Food Products
Fish are widely acceptable in global menus due to their palatability, low cholesterol levels, tender flesh and ability to provide both a high source of animal protein and essential nutrients to the human diet1. The...
Cocos nucifera – A multipurpose beneficial commodity
Cocos nucifera is a beneficial commodity and is generally known as coconut. Among all palms, it has been reported as extensively cultivated palm throughout the world1. Moreover, its commercial importance can’t be denied...
Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Indonesian Tempoyak
Tempoyak is fermented durian (tropical seasonal fruit) pulp with a characteristic durian smell and creamy yellow color and is widely consumed in both Malaysia and Indonesia as a side dish and condiment1. A condiment or...
Chemical Characteristics of High-Quality Cassava Flour
Cassava is a major root crop and an important staple food for over 500 million people in the developing world1. It is one of the local foods preferred in Indonesian society. It is a source of carbohydrates. Minerals...
Capacity of Silage and Hay to Conserve Ramie Biomass
Goats are one of the most adaptable, productive and popular domesticated animals in the tropical islands, especially among local farmers. They provide numerous advantages for improving farmland quality; they thrive on...
Diet and Nutritional Quality in Indonesian Pregnant Women
High prevalence of malnutrition in pregnant women can still be found in developing countries, like Indonesia. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health of a large number pregnant women were at risk of suffering...