Efek Diet Tinggi Kolesterol Terhadap Peningkatan Kolesterol Darah, Gambaran Histopatologi Hati, Dan Bobot Badan Kelinci New Zealand White Jantan

This study was conducted to analyze the high cholesterol diet effect of egg yolk powder toward the increase of blood cholesterol and body weight in male New Zealand White rabbit and learned their liver histophatology figure. The experimental studies with Completely Randomized Design (CRD) used 13 male New Zealand White rabbit aged 6 – 7 months and weight 2,9 – 4,0 kg. Rabbit were divided into 3 groups: group 0 (n=4) given the standard feed, group 1 (n=4) given high cholesterol diet from egg yolk powder, and group 2 (n=5) given high cholesterol diet from egg yolk powder and red palm oil mix. The intervention was implemented for 8 weeks after 4 weeks adaptation period. The results showed that intervention of high cholesterol diet from egg yolk powder significantly increased levels of serum cholesterol and fatty liver, but did not significantly affect body weight of male New Zealand White rabbit

Penggunaan Garam Beriodium Tingkat Rumah Tangga di Kecamatan Sibolga Utara, Kota Sibolga

The use of iodized salt in the household is highly recommended because of the iodine function that is essensial for the human body. This survey aims to test the iodine content qualitatively and study the use of iodized salt at the household level in North Sibolga sub-district, Sibolga city.The analytical survey with cross sectional design was conducted in 19 integrated service posts (POSYANDU) located in the working area of Pintu Angin Public Health Centre (PUSKESMAS Pintu Angin) in November 2016. The respondents in this survey were representatives of household member who came to POSYANDU and brought the salt commonly consumed by family. A total of 237 respondents were interviewed. Respondents were interviewed using structured questionnaire. Rapid test of iodine content in salt using reagent kit (PT Kimia Farma) was done to test he iodine qualitatively. Survey results show that all of households of respondents use salt in packs that have labeled “iodized salt” or similar statements. However, from iodine rapid test results found 2.5% of households whose iodine content in ithe salt has been lost. The quality of iodine content in salt at the household is significantly influenced only by salt storage (open or closed)