Human Nutrition

Research focuses are early life nutrition, healthy lifestyle and prevention of obesity and non-communicable diseases, healthy aging and nutrition, public health for policy development. Human nutrition cluster also develops measurement methods on body composition and energy metabolism for diet, gut inflammation, gut gut microbiota, nutrigenomic, nutrigenetic,  epigenetic, and also micronutrients. We aim to generate highly influential research outputs and translational products for nutrition and health policy.

Ongoing Research

  • Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2017 Jun;26(suppl 1):S9-S18. (Impact factor 1.62)
  • Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016 Dec: 25 (Suppl 1): S62-S74/HEC Press (Impact Factor : 1.06)
  • Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016: 25 (suppl 1): S20-S29 (Impact Factor: 1.06)
  • Japan Medical Association 58(4): 165-169.Matern Child Health J. 2014 Aug 10 (Impact Factor 1.9).
  • J Nutr. 2013;143(7):1184-93. Epub 2013/05/24. (IF 4.2).
    BMC Public Health. 2013 Oct 19;13(1):977. (IF 2.08).
  • Pediatrics 2012;129:e1155-64. (IF 5.44).
  • Eur J Clin Nutr. 2008 Mar;62(3):373-8. (2.76).
  • Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2007;16(3):435-42. (IF 1.06).
  • Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2007;16(2):269-73. (IF 1.06)
  • Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems
  • Lancet Database Development of Carboxymethyl Lysine Content in Foods Consumed by Indonesian Women in Two Selected Provinces. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research.
  • Formative Research on Development of Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire for Selected Multi Ethnic Foods in Jakarta. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research.
  • Universal health coverage in Indonesia: concept, progress, and challenges.
  • Lancet. How does the Indonesian health sector contribute to the economy?.
  • Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Randomised Trials. Journal of Microbes.
  • Dietary and plasma carboxymethyl lysine and tumor necrosis factor-α as mediators of body mass index and waist circumference among women in Indonesia.
  • Nutrients Validation of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire for estimating dietary omega-3 fatty acids intake among urban Indonesian pregnant women. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition.

Publication

NoProjectCollabolatorTitleActivities in 2019
1Saving Brains (Grand Challenges Canada)1. Human Nutrition Research Center (HNRC-IMERI, FKUI)
2. Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia
3. Saving Brains (Grand Challenges Canada)
Promotion of maternal gut microbiota and psychosocial stimulation on child cognitive development at 6-months of age- Obtained ethical clearance
- Obtained clinical trial number from clinical.gov
- Questionnaire and module development
- Permission on progress
- Study under agreement of UI and GCC with PI dr. Rina Agustina, on behalf of HNRC and department of nutrition
- Multi-disciplinary meeting with ObGyn, Radiology, and Pediatric department
- Piloting fetal brain MRI procedures
- Developing healthy eating and psychosocial modules.
- Arrange discussion for BSID, BERA, and habituation test in 6-months old
- Pretesting screening questionnaire in healthy pregnant women in primary health center in North Jakarta
- Arrange discussion for probiotic and omega-3 procurement
- Meeting with various stakeholders on probiotic procurement
- Recruitment of research staff
- Finalizing questionnaires and healthy eating modules
- Discussion with monitoring person from GCC
- Received visitation from GCC team platform
- Pretesting for screening and baseline questionnaire had been done in North Jakarta, South Jakarta and Central Jakarta.
- Received Letter of Intent (LOI) from probiotic and omega-3 companies.
- Discussed with BPOM regarding import process.
- Develop modules (healthy eating and psychosocial education).
- Meeting with MRI’s vendor.
- Recruitment of research staff.
- Screening for respondent has been started.
- Screening and baseline questionnaire had been done in North Jakarta, South Jakarta and Central Jakarta.
- Develop modules (healthy eating and psychosocial education).  waiting for feedback from experts
- Recruitment of research staff.
- Fecal collection, blood collection has been started
- Milestone report to GCC
2USAID SHERA - Smart City1. Universitas Indonesia
2. Human Nutrition Research Center (HNRC-IMERI, FKUI)
3. Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia
Kualitas Diet, Asam Folat, DNA Metilasi terhadap Resiko Penyakit Tidak Menular dan Kualitas Hidup pada Ibu dan Anak di Jakarta- Data collection had been complete
3Nutrition International1. Human Nutrition Research Center (HNRC-IMERI, FKUI).
2. Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia
3. Nutrition International
Endline Survey for an improved IFA supplementation program for school going adolescent girls in selected districts of West Java Province in Indonesia- Report had been submitted to Nutrition International
4Nutrition International1. Human Nutrition Research Center (HNRC-IMERI, FKUI)
2. Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia
3. Nutrition International
Assessment of The Acceptance among Health Providers and the Effectiveness of the BCI Materials to Increase Caregivers Awareness and Knowledge about Vitamin A Supplementantion The August 2018 Round of VAS in Four Provinces of Banten, Riau, West java, and West Nusa Tenggara of Indonesia- Qualitative research
- Research had been done
- Report had been submitted to Nutrition International
- Abstract had been submitted to Micronutrient Forum
5Maternal ASEANMaternal nutrition review collaborative team
(Mahidol received support from BillGates Foundation to invite us to make review and have roundtable discussion in Bangkok)
Adolescents’ Dietary Quality and Nutritional Status in Indonesia:
Evidence Review for Policy and Program Recommendation
- dr. Rina presented about “Adolescents’ Dietary Quality and Nutritional Status in Indonesia: Evidence Review for Policy and Program Recommendation”
- Second draft report had been submitted to Mahidol University
- Collaborative team:
Rina Agustina, Suparmi, Atmarita, Kun A Susiloretni, Wanda Lasepa, Hanifa, Endang L Achadi, Doddy Izwardy, Trihono
6Blackmores Institute1. Blackmores Institute
2. Human Nutrition Research Center (HNRC-IMERI, FKUI)
- Frointriers in nutrition
- A Combination of Zinc, Chromium, and Vitamin C Supplement for Prediabetes Progression: Randomized Controlled Trial among Healthy Indonesian Adults in Jakarta
- Bridging with BPOM
- Discussion with BPOM about this study
- Research initiation about micronutrient supplementation for pre-diabetes
- Initiation for collaboration. Probiotic procurement for research
- Finalization of proposal and budget
- Received visitation from Head of Research and Development from Blackmores Institutes
- Discuss with legal team from both side about this study.
- Intense discussion with Blackmores Institute team about this project.
- Agreement process, waiting for tax exemption from UI.
- Clinical trial process will start next year
7Penelitian Tim PascasarjanaHigher Education kemenristek Dikti UI
- Collaboration between HNRC and Nutrition department
Status Serum Folat dan Genotyping MTHFR 677C, T Ibu Selama Kehamilan dan Metilasi DNA p53 pada Anak Balita: Studi Kohort di Jakarta Timur- Data collection had been complete
8EAT Foundation, OsloInvitation to A Workshop on the Health Impacts of Dietary Shift, Sweden- Workshop: The Health Impacts of Dietary Shift
- Workshop: Adolescents and Food System Nutrition
9JCIE Visitation, Japan- Discussion on stunting reduction
10Vitamin Angels, America- Discussion about multi micronutrient study
- Initiation as a speaker in CAN, Bali
11Academic Heath System (AHS)- Two proposals had been submitted under AHS scheme, entitled:
a. Hubungan Edukasi Diet Ibu Hamil yang Baik dan Suplementasi Mikronutrien pada Anemia, Peningkatan Gula Darah, dan Hipertensi di DKI Jakarta
b. Hubungan antara index kualitas diet dengan status gizi remaja dan parameter metabolik di jakarta timur
12Erasmus- Facilitating research fellow from Wageningen University
13Hibah International- Proposal had been submitted to DRPM UI entitled:
Associations of Maternal Empowerment with Child Stunting and Anemia
- in Urban Areas of Jakarta
14Research staff meeting- Presented about research that conducted in HNRC
15PROBIOCAL StudyRISTEKDIKTI with Human Nutrition Research Center and Department of NutritionEffects of Probiotics and Calcium Supplementation During Childhood on Growth, Development, and Metabolic Parameters in Adolescents Aged 11 - 17 Years (PROBIOCAL Study)- Research had been done
- Manuscript had been submitted to High index journal
16Cohort StudyPITTA B with Human Nutrition Research Center and Department of NutritionDiet Quality and Its Association with Blood Pressure in Preschool Children in East Jakarta- Research had been done
- Manuscript will be submitted in international journal (nutrition research and practice)
17Ristekdikti- Submit 7 proposal in Simlitabmas. 3 of them are basic research and the other 4 are student research.
1. Intervensi Nutrisi masa Kehamilan dan Menyusui terhadap 2'-O-fucosyllactose Human Milk Oligosaccharides pada ASI Ibu dan Mikrobiota Usus Anak usia 6 Bulan. (basic research)
2. Modulasi Nutrisi Awal Kehidupan terhadap Perkembangan Kognitif Anak pada Periode Emas. (basic research)
3. Local Nutritious-Based Cookbook Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Keterampilan Memasak Ibu Dan Kualitas Diet Anak Usia 2-5 Tahun: Pendekatan Model of Goal-Directed Behavior. (basic research)
4. Asosiasi profil omega-3 plasma ibu dan omega-3 dalam ASI dengan status gizi bayi baru lahir di Jakarta Utara. (student research)
5. Asosiasi Stres Emosional dengan Kadar C-Reactive Protein (CRP) pada Ibu Hamil di Jakarta. (student research)
6. Hubungan Kualitas Diet dengan Depresi Maternal pada Ibu Hamil trimester Kedua di Jakarta: Sebuah Studi Potong Lintang . (student research)
7. Asosiasi Food Environment dengan Dietary Pattern pada Ibu Hamil di Jakarta. (student research)
18ErasmusFacilitating research fellow from Wageningen University
19PITTA AEfek Suplementasi Probiotik Masa Kanak-Kanak terhadap Integritas Usus dan Pertumbuhan pada Masa Remaja- Research had been done
- Already has draft for manuscript
- Had been monitored and evaluated by FKUI
20PITTA BHubungan Antara Kualitas Diet Dengan Penanda Risiko Kardiometabolik pada Ibu Hamil Dan Anak Usia Pra Sekolah Di Jakarta- Research had been done
- Already has draft for manuscript. One of the research outcome had been presented in PITIKA 2019 event.
- Had been monitored and evaluated by FKUI
21Q1Q2Hubungan Kualitas Diet terhadap Mikrobiota Usus berdasar Analisa Bioinformatika dan Status Gizi berbagai Suku Lokal dan Etnis Asing di Indonesia- Research had been done
- Already has draft for manuscript and one of the manuscript had been submitted to Q2 journal.
- Had been monitored and evaluated by FKUI
22PIT IKA X Manado & 15th Congress ASPRImplementation of Governement Regulation about Baby Formula Milk and Other Baby Products in IndonesiaPoster presentation in PIT-IKA X Manado & 15th Congress ASPR (9-11 September 2019) attn Hanifa
23ErasmusFacilitating research fellow from Wageningen University

Collaboration

  • Anuraj Shankar , Harvard University
  • Frans Kok, Emeritus Prof, Wageningen University, the Nethelands
  • Lancet Paper
  • AroFIIN
  • Sanofi
  • BASF (Badische Anilin-und-Soda-Fabrik)
  • Blackmores
  • Saving Brain
  • USAID SHERA-Smart City
  • ANGIN Consortium
  • Maternal ASEAN

Organization