Nutrient Intake Adequacy among Adults in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Under- or overconsumption of nutrients significantly increases the likelihood of future health impairments. However, comprehensive studies that systematically analyzed nutrient intake, especially among adults, are limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis explored studies reporting macro- an...

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Main Authors: Rina Agustina, Rachmi Mufida, Wanda Lasepa, Ajeng Mustika, Ardini Debilauralita, Sepriani T Limbong, Deviana AS Siregar, Erfi Prafiantini, Nurul RM Manikam, Pradana Soewondo
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author Rina Agustina
Rachmi Mufida
Wanda Lasepa
Ajeng Mustika
Ardini Debilauralita
Sepriani T Limbong
Deviana AS Siregar
Erfi Prafiantini
Nurul RM Manikam
Pradana Soewondo
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Rachmi Mufida
Wanda Lasepa
Ajeng Mustika
Ardini Debilauralita
Sepriani T Limbong
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Pradana Soewondo
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description Under- or overconsumption of nutrients significantly increases the likelihood of future health impairments. However, comprehensive studies that systematically analyzed nutrient intake, especially among adults, are limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis explored studies reporting macro- and micronutrient intake among adults aged ≥18 y in Indonesia and Malaysia (PROSPERO: CRD42023464054). In total, 4501 studies were retrieved from 4 databases (PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and Cochrane) and searched manually from January 1980 to December 2023. Nutrient adequacy was determined by calculating the percentage of Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)/Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI), Estimated Average Recommendation (EAR), and Standardized Mean Differences (SMDs) for several nutrients. The systematic review of 82 studies revealed variations in energy and macronutrient intake among Indonesian and Malaysian adults. The meta-analysis showed that protein intake among Malaysians exceeded the recommendation [SMD: 0.56; 95% CI: 0.29, 0.684] but was insufficient among Indonesians (SMD: −0.86 (95% CI: −2.11, 0.39). Twenty-six studies reported insufficient fiber intake (10.7%–72.7% RDA/RNI) in both countries. Fat-soluble vitamin intake, except for vitamin A, was lower than 100% EAR. Meanwhile, a wide range of water-soluble vitamin intake was observed (13%–838% EAR). Calcium intake was reported as insufficient in 18 studies (N = 5394) (Overall SMD: −3.69; 95% CI: −4.18, −3.19; Indonesia SMD: −5.55; Malaysia SMD: −3.35). Magnesium intake was inadequate, although phosphorus and sodium intake were excessive in Malaysian adults. Moreover, there was inadequate intake (<100% EAR) of potassium, manganese, and copper among adults in both countries, and also iron and zinc in Indonesia. Selenium intake exceeded the recommendation (33–103 μg/158%–450% EAR) for Indonesians but not for Malaysian adults. In conclusion, Indonesian and Malaysian adults had a wide range of adequacy in energy and nutrient intake particularly for macronutrients and water-soluble vitamins. Some deficiencies in nutrients include fiber, fat-soluble vitamins, calcium, potassium, manganese, and copper persisted in both countries, Indonesians lacked iron and zinc intake, while Malaysians had low magnesium intake. In contrast, excessive sodium and phosphorus intake were observed in Malaysians, while Indonesians showed excessive selenium intake. Multistakeholder collaboration is essential to promote a healthy diet while maintaining regulations for individual dietary intake.
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spelling doaj-art-52e6b5b84ad0441398cb516e6c37524f2025-08-20T01:54:21ZengElsevierCurrent Developments in Nutrition2475-29912025-05-019510601010.1016/j.cdnut.2025.106010Nutrient Intake Adequacy among Adults in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisRina Agustina0Rachmi Mufida1Wanda Lasepa2Ajeng Mustika3Ardini Debilauralita4Sepriani T Limbong5Deviana AS Siregar6Erfi Prafiantini7Nurul RM Manikam8Pradana Soewondo9Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia; Human Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia; Corresponding author.Human Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaHuman Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaHuman Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, IndonesiaHuman Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaHuman Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia; Human Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia; Human Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaDivision of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, IndonesiaUnder- or overconsumption of nutrients significantly increases the likelihood of future health impairments. However, comprehensive studies that systematically analyzed nutrient intake, especially among adults, are limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis explored studies reporting macro- and micronutrient intake among adults aged ≥18 y in Indonesia and Malaysia (PROSPERO: CRD42023464054). In total, 4501 studies were retrieved from 4 databases (PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and Cochrane) and searched manually from January 1980 to December 2023. Nutrient adequacy was determined by calculating the percentage of Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)/Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI), Estimated Average Recommendation (EAR), and Standardized Mean Differences (SMDs) for several nutrients. The systematic review of 82 studies revealed variations in energy and macronutrient intake among Indonesian and Malaysian adults. The meta-analysis showed that protein intake among Malaysians exceeded the recommendation [SMD: 0.56; 95% CI: 0.29, 0.684] but was insufficient among Indonesians (SMD: −0.86 (95% CI: −2.11, 0.39). Twenty-six studies reported insufficient fiber intake (10.7%–72.7% RDA/RNI) in both countries. Fat-soluble vitamin intake, except for vitamin A, was lower than 100% EAR. Meanwhile, a wide range of water-soluble vitamin intake was observed (13%–838% EAR). Calcium intake was reported as insufficient in 18 studies (N = 5394) (Overall SMD: −3.69; 95% CI: −4.18, −3.19; Indonesia SMD: −5.55; Malaysia SMD: −3.35). Magnesium intake was inadequate, although phosphorus and sodium intake were excessive in Malaysian adults. Moreover, there was inadequate intake (<100% EAR) of potassium, manganese, and copper among adults in both countries, and also iron and zinc in Indonesia. Selenium intake exceeded the recommendation (33–103 μg/158%–450% EAR) for Indonesians but not for Malaysian adults. In conclusion, Indonesian and Malaysian adults had a wide range of adequacy in energy and nutrient intake particularly for macronutrients and water-soluble vitamins. Some deficiencies in nutrients include fiber, fat-soluble vitamins, calcium, potassium, manganese, and copper persisted in both countries, Indonesians lacked iron and zinc intake, while Malaysians had low magnesium intake. In contrast, excessive sodium and phosphorus intake were observed in Malaysians, while Indonesians showed excessive selenium intake. Multistakeholder collaboration is essential to promote a healthy diet while maintaining regulations for individual dietary intake.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2475299125014702adultsIndonesiaMalaysianutrient adequacynutrient intake
spellingShingle Rina Agustina
Rachmi Mufida
Wanda Lasepa
Ajeng Mustika
Ardini Debilauralita
Sepriani T Limbong
Deviana AS Siregar
Erfi Prafiantini
Nurul RM Manikam
Pradana Soewondo
Nutrient Intake Adequacy among Adults in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Current Developments in Nutrition
adults
Indonesia
Malaysia
nutrient adequacy
nutrient intake
title Nutrient Intake Adequacy among Adults in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_full Nutrient Intake Adequacy among Adults in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_fullStr Nutrient Intake Adequacy among Adults in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Nutrient Intake Adequacy among Adults in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_short Nutrient Intake Adequacy among Adults in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
title_sort nutrient intake adequacy among adults in indonesia and malaysia a systematic review and meta analysis
topic adults
Indonesia
Malaysia
nutrient adequacy
nutrient intake
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2475299125014702
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