Effectiveness of Red Guava Juice in Increasing Erythrocyte Index for Prevention of Anemia in Adolescents

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10.2991/isphe-18.2018.9How to use a DOI?

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red guava, erythrocyte index, anemia, adolescent

Abstract

The aim of study is to determine the effect of red guava juice on the erythrocyte index profile of adolescent. Method of research is pre experimental with one group pretest postest design. 30 students at AAK 17 August 1945 Semarang were selected by purposive sampling technique. Guava juice are given 3 cc/kg/day for 7 days. Erythrocyte index were measured at before and after treatment. There was a significant differences between pre test and post test. Moreover consumption of red guava juice is more effective in increasing erythrocyte index. Red Guava juice can be a supplementary to prevent occurence of anemia in adolescents.

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© 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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AU  - F.P. Hardimarta
AU  - C.A. Yuniarti
AU  - M.N. Aini
PY  - 2018/05
DA  - 2018/05
TI  - Effectiveness of Red Guava Juice in Increasing Erythrocyte Index for Prevention of Anemia in Adolescents
BT  - Proceedings of the International Seminar on Public Health and Education 2018 (ISPHE 2018)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 38
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SN  - 2468-5739
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DO  - 10.2991/isphe-18.2018.9
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