Giving Baby Porridge Made from Moringa Leaves and Snakehead Fish to Toddlers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract Problems in toddlers who are inadequate in MP-ASI consumption, one of the effects is stunting. Stunting is a major health problem for people in developing countries. This study aims to determine the effect of giving baby porridge complementary foods made from moringa leaves and snakehead fish on body weight. The research method uses a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that investigates the effect of feeding baby porridge supplementation made from moringa leaves and snakehead fish on the weight of toddlers. The sample size calculated was 30 respondents. The sample size of 30 toddlers aged 1-12 months was divided into 15 toddlers who were given treatment and 15 toddlers who were not given treatment. The results showed that the percentage of underweight children in the intervention group decreased from a mean of 6513.33 to 6706.67 while the control group only reduced from a mean of 6500.00 to 6586.67. Overall, the weight status of toddlers in the intervention group changed significantly (p<0.000