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The Effect of Giving Moringa Leaf Extract Gummy and Date Palm Juice on the Increase in Weight of Toddlers in Kindergarten DWP 3 Malang
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Undernutrition during toddlerhood may interfere with optimal growth and development, highlighting the need for acceptable and locally based nutritional interventions. This study aimed to determine the effect of Moringa leaf extract gummy and date palm juice on changes in body weight among underweight toddlers aged 4–5 years at TK DWP 3 Sukodono, Malang Regency. This study employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design. Thirty-two underweight toddlers were selected from a population of 35 participants using the Slovin formula and predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants received two gummies containing Moringa leaf extract and date palm juice daily for 30 days. Measurements were obtained before and after the intervention using a digital weighing scale. Data were analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The mean measurement score changed from 2.00 ± 0.00 before the intervention to 1.38 ± 0.49 after the intervention, representing a mean change of −0.62 points. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed a statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention measurements (Z = −4.472; p < 0.001). These findings indicate a significant change following the administration of Moringa leaf extract gummy and date palm juice. However, the absence of a control group limits causal interpretation of the findings. Further controlled studies with larger samples and longer follow-up are required to confirm the effectiveness of this nutritional intervention.
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