Effectivity of Sukamond Pudding as A Healthy Snack for Hypercholesterolemia Patients

Abstract

Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a disorder of cholesterol metabolism caused by cholesterol levels in the blood exceeding normal limits. Sukamond Pudding is a pudding made from milk flour, rice bran, and almonds, which contain high fiber, vitamin C, and Vitamin E. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of giving Sukamond pudding as a healthy snack in hypercholesterolemia sufferers.
 Method: This type of research is quantitative with a quasi-experimental research design. This research was conducted from December 2022 to January 2023 at the OKU Sekarjaya Health Center. The research sample was selected by systematic random sampling with a total sample of 60 respondents.
 Result: There was an effect of giving Sukamond as a healthy snack to patients with hypercholesterolemia (p=0.000).
 Conclusion: The results of statistical tests showed that there was an effect of giving Sukamond as a healthy snack to people with hypercholesterolemia.