The Comparative Effect Between Pellets and Porridge Made from Local Ingredients on Body Weight of Rats with Protein-Energy Deficiency
Dandi Sanjaya,
Dono Indarto,
Ida Nurwati
Abstract:Protein-energy deficiency (PED) is a major infant health problem in developing countries with high mortality rate. Inadequate food intake and infectious diseases are the main factors for PED. In clinical setting, branded foods are commonly used to treat the PED but these foods are expensive. Canna (Canna edulis Ker.), catfish (Pangasius sp.), and red beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are easily found in Indonesia and rich carbohydrates and protein. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effect between pellets and… Show more
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