Effectivity of Sukamond Pudding as A Healthy Snack for Hypercholesterolemia Patients

Muzakar Muzakar; Susyani Susyani; Indah Indah; Listrianah Listrianah; Hendawati Hendawati; Ocktariyana Ocktariyana

doi:10.35910/icohpj.v2i0.701

Muzakar Muzakar Department of Nutrition, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, Indonesia
Susyani Susyani Department of Nutrition, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, Indonesia
Indah Indah Department of Nutrition, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, Indonesia
Listrianah Listrianah Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, Indonesia
Hendawati Hendawati Department of Sanitation, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, Indonesia
Ocktariyana Ocktariyana Department of Midwifery, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35910/icohpj.v2i0.701

Keywords: Total Cholesterol Level, Hypercholesterolemia, Sukamond Pudding

Abstract

Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a disorder of cholesterol metabolism caused by cholesterol levels in the blood exceeding normal limits. Sukamond Pudding is a pudding made from milk flour, rice bran, and almonds, which contain high fiber, vitamin C, and Vitamin E. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of giving Sukamond pudding as a healthy snack in hypercholesterolemia sufferers.

Method: This type of research is quantitative with a quasi-experimental research design. This research was conducted from December 2022 to January 2023 at the OKU Sekarjaya Health Center. The research sample was selected by systematic random sampling with a total sample of 60 respondents.

Result: There was an effect of giving Sukamond as a healthy snack to patients with hypercholesterolemia (p=0.000).

Conclusion: The results of statistical tests showed that there was an effect of giving Sukamond as a healthy snack to people with hypercholesterolemia.