Abstract:The rising prevalence of obesity in Indonesia contributes to increased risk of metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Body Mass Index (BMI) is commonly used to assess nutritional status and may be correlated with…
long-term blood glucose levels measured by Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). This study aimed to explore the relationship between BMI and HbA1c levels in patients at Prima Medika General Hospital, Denpasar. A cross-sectional analytic observational design was employed, involving 30 purposively selected respondents. BMI was calculated from weight and height measurements, while HbA1c levels were assessed using the immunoturbidimetric method. Results showed an even distribution of respondents in the normal and overweight BMI categories (each 46.5%), while 50% had HbA1c levels >8%. However, Pearson correlation analysis indicated no statistically significant relationship between BMI and HbA1c levels (p=0.982; r=-0.004). The study concludes that BMI does not have a linear correlation with HbA1c levels. Other factors such as type and duration of therapy, disease progression, and patient adherence may play a greater role in influencing glycemic control and should be further investigated.
Abstract:The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among adolescents has increased and may contribute to the rising prevalence of overweight due to their high sugar and energy content. This study aimed to analyze the relationship…
lationship between the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and the incidence of overweight among adolescents at SMP Negeri 28 Surabaya. This study employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 164 respondents were selected using proportional random sampling. Data on sugar-sweetened beverage consumption were collected using a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), while nutritional status was assessed using Body Mass Index-for-Age (BMI-for-Age). Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results showed a significant association between the consumption of sweetened tea (p = 0.023) and carbonated soft drinks (p = 0.000) with overweight, whereas the consumption of coffee, bubble tea, sweetened milk, isotonic drinks, syrup, and yogurt was not significantly associated with overweight (p > 0.05). It can be concluded that frequent consumption of sweetened tea and carbonated soft drinks is associated with an increased risk of overweight among adolescents. Therefore, nutrition education and limiting the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages are recommended as preventive strategies to reduce overweight among adolescents.
Abstract:Overweight dan obesitas pada anak usia 24–59 bulan merupakan masalah gizi yang terus meningkat dan berpotensi menimbulkan dampak kesehatan jangka panjang. Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung tercatat sebagai salah satu daerah…
daerah dengan prevalensi overweight dan obesitas balita tertinggi di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor determinan kejadian overweight dan obesitas pada anak usia 24–59 bulan di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional dan memanfaatkan data sekunder Survei Kesehatan Indonesia (SKI) Tahun 2023. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 584 anak usia 24–59 bulan. Variabel independen meliputi jenis kelamin, riwayat berat badan lahir, kelengkapan imunisasi, serta konsumsi makanan manis, minuman manis, dan makanan berlemak. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji chi-square dan regresi logistik sederhana untuk memperoleh nilai Odds Ratio (OR) dan interval kepercayaan 95%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan prevalensi overweight dan obesitas sebesar 11,8%. Analisis bivariat menunjukkan bahwa jenis kelamin laki-laki berhubungan signifikan dengan kejadian overweight dan obesitas (OR=1,78; IK 95%=1,06–2,98; p<0,05). Sementara itu, riwayat berat badan lahir, kelengkapan imunisasi, serta konsumsi makanan manis, minuman manis, dan makanan berlemak tidak menunjukkan hubungan yang bermakna secara statistik. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa jenis kelamin laki-laki merupakan faktor determinan utama kejadian overweight dan obesitas pada anak usia 24–59 bulan di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. Diperlukan intervensi gizi preventif sejak dini yang terintegrasi dengan pemantauan pertumbuhan balita.