The Effect of Acupressure Point LI4 PC6 ST25 ST36 to the Level of Macronutrient Intake

Abstract

Background
Eating disorder on two-year-old children has impact on growth and development disorders, decreasing immunity, sleeping disorder, impaired balance and coordination, less aggressiveness, impulsivity and stunting. Acupressure points therapy including: ST36 (Zusanli), CV12 (Zhongwan), SP3 (Taibai), SP6 (San Yinjio) and ST25 (Tianshu) have impact on appetite, which is characterized by increasing of macronutrient intake (carbohydrates, fats and proteins).
Objective
To determine the effect of acupressure therapy on the level of macronutrient intake.
Research Method
Quasy experiment with non equivalent design control group design approach. The sample of this study were toddlers in Sambirejo Health Center and SumberUrip of RejangLebong Regency, Bengkulu Province, amounting to 40 people divided into two groups, 20 each. The sample was selected by simple random sampling. Data collection used was questionnaires and observations. Data analyses used were Paired Sample T-Test, Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, Independent Sample T-Test, and Mann Whitney Test.
Results
Acupressure therapy has impact on the level of macronutrient intake and the toddler body weight. On the other hand, acupressure therapy has no impact on IgA hormone levels.
Conclusion
Effective acupressure therapy has the ability to increase macronutrient intake.