Jurnal Gizi Indonesia Publishes Vol. 14 No. 1 (December 2025): 10 High-Quality Articles from 4 Countries to Inspire Your Research

Semarang, January 2, 2026 — Jurnal Gizi Indonesia (The Indonesian Journal of Nutrition) proudly presents its latest and most insightful issue. Volume 14 Number 1, Year 2025, officially released on December 30, 2025, features 10 high-quality scientific articles authored by 53 researchers from four countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the United States—highlighting strong international collaboration that enriches the advancement of modern nutrition science.

This latest issue offers a diverse collection of original research and scholarly reviews that are highly relevant for researchers, academics, nutrition practitioners, and health policymakers. The wide range of author backgrounds and research topics reflects the strength of global research networks while addressing pressing nutrition and health challenges faced worldwide. The articles explore a broad spectrum of issues, including dietary patterns, specialized diets, child health, and nutritional interventions for various health and nutrition problems.

The articles published in Jurnal Gizi Indonesia Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025) include:

  1. Successful exclusive breastfeeding through “Kiper Si Gizi” to mothers since pregnancy
    Authors: Sri Hapsari, Yuliana Noor SU, Dwi Purwanti — Discusses effective strategies to promote successful exclusive breastfeeding starting from pregnancy.
  2. Determinants of muscle mass in hemodialysis patients: the role of BMI, MUAC, and MAMC
    Authors: Fery Lusviana Widiany et al. — Examines key factors influencing muscle mass among hemodialysis patients.
  3. The impact of PBD (plant-based diet) on atherosclerosis biomarkers in the risk and progression of coronary heart disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
    Authors: Amara Azka Shafrina et al. — A systematic review on the effects of plant-based diets on atherosclerosis biomarkers.
  4. Analysis of providing complementary feeding practice to stunted and non-stunted children aged 6–24 months in Natuna Regency, Indonesia: A qualitative study
    Authors: AD Nabiella et al. — An analysis of complementary feeding practices among stunted and non-stunted children.
  5. Consumption of prebiotic sources significantly affects children’s height in a stunting locus village in Bogor Regency, Indonesia
    Authors: Nadiyah Nadiyah et al. — Highlights the role of prebiotic food sources in supporting child growth in stunting-prone areas.
  6. The impact of drinking brewed coffee on VO₂max and blood lactate levels in sedentary males with physical activity treatment
    Authors: Muhammad Shidqi et al. — Investigates the effects of brewed coffee on physical fitness and blood lactate levels.
  7. Enhancing nutritional status of stunted toddlers via supplementary feeding programs in Musi Banyuasin, 2023
    Authors: Azmi Dariusmansyah et al. — Evaluates supplementary feeding interventions to improve nutritional status among stunted toddlers.
  8. Development of catfish sausages fortified with duck eggs as a potential nutritional intervention product to reduce stunting rates in toddlers
    Authors: Nilatul Izah et al. — Introduces an innovative fortified food product aimed at reducing stunting prevalence.
  9. Phytoestrogens and women’s health: Implications for fibroids and breast cancer – a scoping review
    Authors: Nell Lesnik & Sandy Tenfelde — A scoping review on phytoestrogens and their implications for women’s health.
  10. Effects of high-protein high-fiber meal replacements on weight loss and dietary composition in overweight women: A randomized controlled trial
    Authors: Esti Nurwanti et al. — Examines the effectiveness of high-protein, high-fiber meal replacements in weight management programs.

Through this issue, Jurnal Gizi Indonesia not only presents up-to-date, evidence-based scientific findings but also contributes meaningfully to the development of nutrition science, clinical practice, and health policy formulation. All articles are available through open access, allowing researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners to easily expand their scientific references.

Readers are warmly invited to explore and read the full articles in this latest issue by visiting the official Jurnal Gizi Indonesia website at https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/jgi/issue/view/3988. Discover valuable insights, inspiration, and cutting-edge research that can serve as essential references for advancing nutrition and health at both national and global levels.