Abstract
As the correlation between overweight and obesity on bone density in adolescence has not been fully understood, this study aimed to identify the correlation between calcium intake, bone density, and overweight/obesity status in adolescents. Conducted in two urban areas, Gorontalo City and Manado City, this research employed a cross-sectional study design. The research sample was obtained by using the minimum sample size formula for a crosssectional study. The total sample encompassed 90 samples (45 adolescents in Gorontalo City and 45 adolescents in Manado City). The collected data comprised anthropometric data, bodyweight classification, bone density data, and calcium intake data. The data analysis was carried out by univariate analysis and Pearson correlation analysis. The results of the Pearson correlation test show that body weight is significantly correlated with bone density and calcium intake, each with p-values of 0.000 and 0.001, respectively. Thus, it was concluded that body weight correlates with bone density and calcium intake.
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