Profile of Pattern of Fiber Intake and Physical Activity in Diabetes Mellitus Screening in Indonesian Female Students

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a persistent metabolic condition characterized by the presence of high blood glucose levels due to impairments in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Obesity is one of the prominent risk factors in female, which is influenced by fiber intake and physical activity. Studies regarding the prevalence of physical activity and fiber intake are still limited. Therefore, this study aims to measure physical activity, fiber intake, BMI, and random plasma glucose in Indonesian Female students. Methods: This study examines 8th and 9th graders (aged 13–14) at Thursina Islamic Boarding School, Malang. Height and weight were assessed using standard methods. Physical activity was evaluated with the PAQ-A and fiber intake with a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Blood samples were collected using a single-use lancet. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. Result: This study included 43 subjects with mean BMI 25.46±4.98 kg. The majority of students had a tendency to have low fiber intake (60.5%) and low levels of physical activity (62.8%). Majority of the students had healthy weight and rare fiber intake dominate compared to other classifications (27.9%), and subjects with health weight and low physical activity (30.2.%). None of them had a high range of random plasma glucose. Conclusion: Despite Indonesian students in Malang having a normal weight and a normal range of plasma glucose, they have low physical activity and a low pattern of fiber intake.