Pengaruh Pola Makan Harian Terhadap Kejadian Overweight Dan Faktor Risiko Penyakit Degeneratif Pada Mahasiswa Sekolah Vokasi IPB University

Abstract

Unhealthy dietary changes can occur among college students. During the transition period, college students have to adjust a new surroundings, which has the potential to cause changes in dietary patterns. Dietary changes that occur in students have the potential to be high or vulnerable to nutritional problems with the risk of overweight and obesity. This study analyzed the effect of daily dietary patterns on the incidence of overweight and risk factors for degenerative diseases in College of Vocational Studies IPB University. The cross-sectional correlation study design was the research methodology used. This research used a questionnaire measuring eating habits and 24-hour food recall. Chi-square test analysis was used to statistically test the result of the research. The results showed that snacking habits were related to the incidence of overweight and risk factors for degenerative diseases. While fast food consumption showed no relationship. In the Energy Adequacy Rate (AKE), a significant value of α 1.34 was found, which means there was no relationship. These findings indicate the need for nutrition education and promotion of healthy eating patterns on an ongoing basis in the college environment.