Gambaran Asupan Zat Gizi, Status Gizi, dan Tingkat Kebugaran Atlet Olahraga Bermain di Pusat Pendidikan dan Latihan Olahraga Pelajar (PPLP) Dinas Pemuda dan Olahraga Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan

Abstract

Introduction: Research was aimed to know the description and the relationship of food intake (energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat intake) and other factors (individual characteristics, breakfast habits, genetic factors, physical activity, and duration of sleep time) with obesity based on percent body fat of Nutritional Care Employees at Sint Carolus Jakarta Health Care in 2012.

Methods: The study used descriptive study with cross sectional design. Sampling was conducted using total population, with sample study as many as 57 respondents. The data was collected through direct measurements of nutritional status (weigh, height and percent body fat), interviews using questionnaires and the 2x24-hour food recall method. Data analysis included univariate and bivariate analysis. Bivariate analysis performed with two types of statistical tests, Correlation Analysis and Independent Samples T-Test.

Result: The study result showed that mean of body fat percentage of employees was 31.92% (SD 14.60). The average energy intake was 78.74% recommended daily allowance (RDA) energy. Results of bivariate analysis showed characteristics of respondents (gender and age), energy intake, carbohydrate intake and breakfast frequency have a significant relation with obesity (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Protein intake, fat intake, genetic factor, physical activity and sleep duration does not have a significant relation with obesity (p>0.05).