Vol 4, No 1 (2024)

Fiber content in vegetables and fruits has benefits in preventing various diseases. Lack of consumption of vegetables and fruit can be influenced by various factors, such as preference factors. The difference of preference among students may impact their consumption status. This study aimed to identify the association of preferences with the consumption of vegetables and fruits among health and non-health students.: This was a cross-sectional study with 272 subjects and the data was taken by systematic random sampling. Data were collected using the online FFQ questionnaire which was conducted during November-December 2020 in Alma Ata University Yogyakarta. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test using SPSS v.23. This study showed that there was no difference between vegetable and fruit preferences among students (p>0.05). There were differences in the type of vegetable consumption (p = 0.049), and there was no difference in the type and frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption among health and non-health students (p>0.05). This study concluded that there was no difference in preference, type of fruit consumption, the frequency of vegetables, and fruit consumption among health and non-health students. However, there were differences in the types of vegetable consumption among health and non-health students. These findings suggested that the habit of consuming vegetables and fruits needs to be improved as part of their lifestyle.

The nutritional status of school children is important for their growth, development, and overall well-being. Poor nutritional status of the school children can have a huge impact not only in the short term but also for their long lives. This study aimed to investigate the nutritional status and its associated factors among adolescent school children in Pyin Oo Lwin Township, Mandalay Region. A cross-sectional study was conducted from August to December 2023 among 202 school children in public schools of Pyin Oo Lwin Township by simple random sampling method using face-to-face interviews with pretested structured questionnaires. Anthropometric measures were taken, and nutritional indicators were calculated using the WHO Anthro Plus software. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 16. Bivariate and multivariable regression analyses were performed to find the associated factors of nutritional status. Among 202 students, aged between 14 and 18 years, 83.7% had normal nutritional status while the prevalence of thinness, overweight, and obesity were 12.4%, 3%, and 1%. Most of the school adolescents had a high knowledge level (80.7%), and 77.2% had adequate dietary diversity. According to multivariable analysis, dietary diversity was the major influencing factor on malnutrition of the school children. The students with an adequate dietary diversity score were 70% less likely to be malnourished compared to those with an inadequate diversity score [AOR= 0.30, 95%CI = (0.13, 0.67), p-value=0.003]. Therefore, the study would like to recommend promoting nutrition education specifically on diverse food consumption to achieve a balanced diet and prevent malnutrition among the students.

The association of obesity with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in adolescents has increased globally over the past 2 decades. Thus, it must be prevented and overcome with particular management. The study aimed to analyze the impact of video education on physical activity for the prevention of T2DM among obese high school students in Mergangsan district, Yogyakarta. This was a quasi-experimental study with one group pre and post-test design. Educational videos about the introduction to physical activity education were made and given to students. A total of 47 obese adolescents were recruited and tested for physical activity using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents questionnaire. (PAQ-A). The data was processed and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test with SPSS version 23.0. The results of the study were obtained before video education, physical activity in students with obesity was classified as mild (66%). After the video education was given, the physical activity of the majority was moderate (78.7%). There was an association between video education media and physical activity for the prevention of diabetes mellitus in students (p<0.001). The school is expected to continue to provide health advice to students, especially on obesity students to prevent T2DM in adolescents, and the use of educational media with video will be more effective.

Infrequent fiber consumption patterns and light physical activity can cause functional constipation. The purpose of this study was to analyze differences in fiber consumption patterns and physical activity in students with and without functional constipation at the Tasikmalaya Health Polytechnic, Cirebon Region. This study uses a cross-sectional, using a stratified random sampling technique involving 100 students. Data collection using Rome III questionnaire, Food Frequency Questionnaire, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Bivariate analysis using Chi-Square test and Fisher's Exact test. The results showed that students with frequent fiber consumption patterns were 39% and rarely 61%, with Chi-square (p = 0.384). While students with light physical activity were 89%, and 11% heavy, with the results of the Fisher's Exact  (p = 0.053). It can be concluded that this study shows that there is no significant difference between fiber consumption patterns and physical activity in students with and without functional constipation. 

The prevalence of overweight in Indonesia increased very quickly from 8.6% in 2007 to 11.5% in 2013, and increased to 13.6% in 2018. This research aims to determine the relationship between fried food consumption patterns and consumption patterns. alcohol, and nutritional knowledge of "Isi Piringku Model T" with the incidence of overweight at the age of 19-44 years in Indonesia. Respondents in this study numbered 581 from all over Indonesia and were aged 19-44 years. The sampling technique was non-random sampling technique with consecutive sampling method. This research uses a cross sectional research design. The data collection instrument uses a questionnaire via Google Form. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and  Chi Square test. The results showed that the type and frequency of fried food consumption, status, frequency, amount of alcohol consumption, and nutritional knowledge of "Isi Piringku Model T" showed a relationship that was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Based on the research results, it can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between consumption of fried foods, alcohol consumption, nutritional knowledge of "Isi Piringku Model T" and the incidence of overweight in adults aged 19-44 years in Indonesia.