Publications

2011

Danone Institutes of Indonesia, Japan and China organized jointly a half-day pre-congress seminar in conjunction with the XI Asian Congress of Nutrition (ACN) and held in Singapore on July 12, 2011, with the theme “Progress of Dietary Guidelines in Asia”. Facing a double burden of nutrition, the countries in economic transition in Asia need regularly to re-visit their dietary/nutrition guidelines so that they can be implemented and beneficial for the population at large. Learning from the experiences of other countries may help to make the messages more effective. The seminar was attended by 211 delegates from at least 139 institutions and 18 countries (Asia: China, Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam; and other countries from South and North America, Europe, and Australia). About one-third (35%) of the participants were from Indonesia, followed by Singapore (16%) and China (11%).

Progress of Dietary Guidelines in Asia: an introduction

Eight experts were invited to present the experiences of their respective countries. They were:

  1. Prof. Dr. Soekirman (Indonesia); Taking the Indonesian Nutrition History for the Betterment of Future Generations: Development of Dietary Guidelines in Indonesia;
  2. Prof. Keyou Ge (China); The Transition of Chinese Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide Pagoda
  3. Prof. Dr. Teiji Nakamura (Japan); Nutritional Policies and Dietary Guidelines in Japan
  4. Dr. E-Siong Tee (Malaysia); Development and Promotion of Malaysian Dietary Guidelines
  5. Mr. Benjamin Lee (Singapore); Dietary Guidelines in Singapore
  6. Dr. Celeste Tanchoco (Philippines); Food-based Dietary Guidelines for Filipinos: Retrospect and Prospect
  7. Dr. Le Thi Hop (Vietnam); Food Based Dietary Guidelines in Vietnam: Progress and Lessons learned
  8. Prof. Dr. Kraisid Tontisirin (Thailand); Food Based Dietary Guidelines Development and Promotion in Thailand

During discussion several key topics were raised: Difficulties in fulfilling the Recommended Dietary Allowance for children; Lowering the prevalence of anemia; Improving breastfeeding practice; Recommendation about milk consumption in Food-Based Dietary Guideline (FBDG), Food choice considerations and commonalities in the FBDGs; and the Effectiveness of FBDGs in improving the nutritional status of populations.

Another manuscript related to the above topic : Usfar, A & Fahmida, U ; Do Indonesian follow its Dietary Guidelines? - evidence related to food consumption, healthy lifestyle and nutritional status within period 2000 - 2010.

Published at Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2011 : 20 (3)

http://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/APJCN/Volume20/vol20.3/abstracts.php

2010

Publication Grant

Papers received were screened for completeness and relevancy to the Foundation’s them and objectives. As the Foundation’s research grant winner, Dr. Risatianti Kolopaking automatically became our Publication Grant winner once her paper got accepted in international journal.

Journal of Nutrition & Education Behavior (in press)

Name of Principal Investigator: Risatianti Kolopaking, PhD
Institution: Community Nutrition, SEAMEO TROPMED University of Indonesia
Research title: Maternal Self-efficacy on the Home Food Environment: A Qualitative Study Among Low-income Mothers of Nutritionally At Risk Children in an Urban Area of Jakarta, Indonesia
Email: risakolopaking@gmail.com

Abstract:

Objective
To explore the factors those encompass the maternal self-efficacy in providing home food. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with nineteen mothers of nutritionally at risk children in an urban area of East Jakarta, Indonesia. This study was based on Social Cognitive Theory, Family Stress Models, and Ecological Frameworks. Data collection was coded and analyzed using the Grounded Theory Method.

Results
Most of mothers felt secure in providing food for their family knowing that their relatives and neighbors would support them if they lacked the money to buy food. However, most of them did not supply appropriate meals in terms of nutrient content, variety, and the timing of meals.

Conclusions and Implications
Maternal self-efficacy was mainly characterized by practical issues concerning the preparation of home food and a lack of knowledge on health and nutrition. Family-based interventions are needed to enhance competence in providing nutritious food from available resources.

Publication in International Journal

Obesity Reviews 2010 (11), 924-928
Obesity as a Poverty-Related Emerging Nutrition Problems: The case of Indonesia (Download full article)

Avita A. Usfar1, Emanuel Lebenthal2, Atmarita3, Endang Achadi4, Soekirman5, Hamam Hadi6

  1. Indonesian Danone Institute Foundation, Jakarta
  2. Institute of Pediatric and Gastro-intestinal and Nutrition, Buffalo, New York
  3. Ministry of Health Indonesia
  4. Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia
  5. Indonesian Coalition Fortification
  6. Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University

Abstract

Obesity is a major contributor to the global burden of chronic disease and disability. In developing countries like Indonesia, obesity often coexists with undernutrition. Data from national basic health research 2007 showed that overnutrition was found among all age groups, on a double digit scale, with similar magnitude in urban and rural areas and higher prevalence in adult female. In the contrary to 14% undernourished children under the age of five, 12% of their counterparts were overnourished; for 6-14 years 10% vs. 6%; and for 15 years and above 15% vs. 19. The purpose of the review is to raise awareness on the increasing obesity problem and to set recommendations to prevent obesity. Stunted adults in developing countries are 1.2 times more likely to be overweight than non-stunted adults. Approaches to overcome obesity in adulthood emphasize dietary changes, increasing physical activity, and behavior modification. It is important for Indonesia to target nutrition intervention for female adolescents, pregnant woman to first two years of life, initiate nutrition education for school age children, and disseminate Holistic Healthy Framework Approach with key message “Initiate healthier food choices”. Prompt Nutrition Guidelines and the use of lower Body Mass Index cut-off should be considered.

Key Words: Obesity, Poverty, Nutrition, Indonesia

2009

Expert Meeting o Child Growth and Micronutrient Deficiencies – New Initiatives for Developing Countries to Achieve Millennium Development Goals: Executive Summary Report. Usfar, et. al, 2009. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr; 18 (3); 462-469 (full article)

2007

  • 04.09.2007
    Proceedings of the International Symposium on Novel Concepts in the Developmental Origins of Adult Health and Disease
    Edited by: BIER dennis, LEBENTHAL emanuel
    Danone Institute INTERNATIONAL
    (abstract/full text)
  • 04.09.2007
    Recomendaciones de ingestión de nutrimentos para la población mexicana
    Author(s): BOURGES hector, CASANUEVA lic esther , ROSADO jorge luis
    Danone Institute MEXICO
    (abstract/full text)
  • 04.09.2007
    Le calcium à travers les âges
    Danone Institute BELGIUM
    (abstract/full text)
  • 04.09.2007
    Diet, Health, Wellness: Nutritional Guidelines For The Different Phases Of Life
    Author(s): AGOSTONI carlo, LANZOLA ermanno
    (abstract/full text)
  • 04.09.2007
    Proceedings of the International Symposium on Nutrition Solutions for Pre-school Children : how to optimize growth and development?
    Danone Institute INTERNATIONAL
    (abstract/full text)