Probiotics are living microorganisms that benefit human health when ingested in adequate doses. Probiotics produce several metabolic compounds with bioactive properties, including conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)1...
Nutrition
Jack Bean as Supplementary Protein Source for Ruminants
Jack bean is an Indonesian legume plant but is not used yet as protein supplement in cattle feed. The jack bean has several excellent nutritional properties including; a high protein content. However, more information...
Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation for Anemic Pregnant Women
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...
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...