Indonesian Journal of Ethnonutrition

About the Journal

The Indonesian Journal of Ethnonutrition (Indones. J. Ethnonutr.) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of nutrition, culture, and traditional food systems. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, academicians, and practitioners to document, analyze, and disseminate empirical findings regarding the dietary practices and indigenous nutritional knowledge of various ethnic groups, both within Indonesia and globally.

By exploring the intersection of anthropology, ethnobotany, and nutritional science, this journal aims to contribute to a broader understanding of how cultural heritage, local food biodiversity, and traditional food processing methods influence human health, dietary adequacy, and community well-being.

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, and short communications that fall within the following areas:

❖ Indigenous Food Systems: Documentation and nutritional analysis of local, wild, and traditional food resources.

❖ Cultural Determinants of Diet: Studies on how cultural beliefs, taboos, and traditions shape dietary habits, food choices, and infant feeding practices.

❖ Traditional Food Processing: The impact of indigenous food preparation and preservation methods on the bioavailability of nutrients, food safety, and functional properties.

❖ Ethnomedicine and Functional Foods: The intersection of food and traditional medicine, focusing on the health benefits of culturally specific diets and herbs.

❖ Nutritional Anthropology: Cross-cultural studies examining the socio-economic and environmental factors influencing food security and nutritional status in specific ethnic populations.

❖ Public Health and Traditional Diets: The role of traditional dietary patterns in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases and malnutrition.