TY - JOUR
T1 - Utilization of biscuits as nutritional intervention to reduce stunting among children
T2 - A systematic review
AU - Mamun, Abdullah A.
AU - Yudhastuti, Ririh
AU - Mahmudiono, Trias
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024, Women's Health and Action Research Centre. All rights reserved.
PY - 2024/12/6
Y1 - 2024/12/6
N2 - Childhood stunting remains a global health issue with significant consequences for the growth, long-term health, and development of childre, Poor nutrition is a well-established contributor to childhood stunting. This study aims to investigate the potential of utilizing biscuits as a nutritional intervention to improve the child‘s stunting condition. This systematic review was consisted of a literature search in several databases: Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Springer, following the PRISMA methodology. Our search yielded a total of 836 records, while 11 studies were finally included after the screening. The studies revealed critical findings regarding the utilization of biscuits as a carrier in providing essential nutrients. Nevertheless, more well-designed and standardized studies are required to establish clear guidelines for the formulation and implementation of biscuit-based interventions. Policymakers and health practitioners should consider incorporating fortified biscuits into strategies aimed at reducing stunting, especially in regions with a high prevalence of stunting. (Afr J Reprod Health 2024; 28 [10s]: 376-385).
AB - Childhood stunting remains a global health issue with significant consequences for the growth, long-term health, and development of childre, Poor nutrition is a well-established contributor to childhood stunting. This study aims to investigate the potential of utilizing biscuits as a nutritional intervention to improve the child‘s stunting condition. This systematic review was consisted of a literature search in several databases: Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Springer, following the PRISMA methodology. Our search yielded a total of 836 records, while 11 studies were finally included after the screening. The studies revealed critical findings regarding the utilization of biscuits as a carrier in providing essential nutrients. Nevertheless, more well-designed and standardized studies are required to establish clear guidelines for the formulation and implementation of biscuit-based interventions. Policymakers and health practitioners should consider incorporating fortified biscuits into strategies aimed at reducing stunting, especially in regions with a high prevalence of stunting. (Afr J Reprod Health 2024; 28 [10s]: 376-385).
KW - Biscuits
KW - child development
KW - childhood stunting
KW - dietary interventions
KW - growth improvement
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85211830871&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.40
DO - 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.40
M3 - Review article
C2 - 39641303
AN - SCOPUS:85211830871
SN - 1118-4841
VL - 28
SP - 376
EP - 385
JO - African journal of reproductive health
JF - African journal of reproductive health
IS - 10
ER -