Nutritional Status Of Adolescents Research Articles

Hubungan Aktivitas Fisik dan Durasi Tidur Dengan Status Gizi pada Remaja di SMA Negeri 7 Bandar Lampung Tahun 2024

According to the Indonesian Health Survey (2023), the prevalence data on nutritional status (BMI/U) in children aged 16-18 years consists of very thin 1.8%, thin 5.5%, Normal 84.5%, Overweight 6.4%, Obese 1.8% (SKI, 2023). Bandar Lampung City has a high prevalence of obesity in adolescents. Of the 10 districts in Lampung Province, 3 of them have high obesity problems with a prevalence above 10%, namely: West Lampung Regency 10.3% Bandar Lampung City 11.1% and Metro City 9.9%. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between physical activity and sleep duration with nutritional status in adolescents at State Senior High School 7 Bandar Lampung. This type of research uses the Descriptive Analytical method with a Cross-Sectional approach. The population of this study was all 90 students of class XI IPS at State Senior High School 7 Bandar Lampung. The sampling technique used the random sampling method with a total sample of 82 respondents. The results of the study showed the effect of physical activity on nutritional status with a p-value of 0.024 and no effect of sleep duration on nutritional status with a p-value of 0.908. It is hoped that students will be able to know the knowledge related to the relationship between physical activity and sleep duration on one nutrient so that it can be a positive encouragement in implementing healthy lifestyle habits.

The Relationship Between Snacking and Sugar, Salt, Fat Intake on Nutritional Status of Adolescents of SMKN 30 Jakarta

Excessive consumption of sugar, salt, and fat including from snacks can increase the risk of obesity or being overweight. The objective of this study to analyze the relationship between snacking and sugar, salt, and fat intake on nutritional status in adolescents. This design is cross-sectional with a sample of 90 grade X students at SMKN 30 Jakarta. The data collected include physical activity data using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), snacking habit data, frequency of sugar, salt, and fat consumption using the SQ-FFQ. The results of the correlation test showed that there was a significant relationship between snacking habits and sugar intake (p<0.01; r=0.473), snacking habits with salt intake (p<0.01; r=0.606), snacking habits with fat intake (p<0.01; r=0.473), snacking habits with nutritional status (BMI-for-age) (p<0.01; r=0.567), physical activity with nutritional status (BMI-for-age) (p<0.01; r=0.455). The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant relationship between snacking habits and sugar intake, snacking habits and salt intake, snacking habits and fat intake, snacking habits and nutritional status (BMI-for-age), and physical activity and nutritional status (BMI-for-age).

HUBUNGAN POLA KONSUMSI MAKANAN CEPAT SAJI DENGAN STATUS GIZI PADA REMAJA DI SMP N 1 NGAWEN

Data from RISKESDAS 2018 Indonesian adolescents aged 15-20 years, found that adolescents consume instant noodles or other instant foods with a prevalence of more than 1 time per day 11.2%, more than 1 to 6 times per week 67.6%, and less than 3 times per month 21.2%. This can cause health problems Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship of fast food consumption patterns with nutritional status in adolescents at SMP N 1 Ngawen. Research method: This research is a type of quantitative correlation. With a cross sectional approach. Sampling using simple random sampling obtained 89 respondents. The instrument used ffq questionnaire and tools using scales and microtoice. Data were analysed using spearman rank. Results: Characteristics of respondents in this study the majority of 14 years (36.0%), female gender 44 (49.4%), male 45 (50.6%), the majority of patterns 45 (50.6%) and consumption of the majority of nutritional status 57 (64.0%). Spearman rank results obtained a value of 0.772 (> 0.05). Conclusion: There is no relationship between fast food consumption patterns and nutritional status in adolescents at SMP N 1 Ngawen.

The Effect of Multi-Strategy Nutrition Education Programs on Hedonic Hunger and Nutrition Status in Adolescents.

Objective: Increasing the awareness of adolescents about hedonic hunger, understanding the difference between homeostatic hunger and hedonic hunger, and adolescents learning to control themselves to stop excessive food consumption are extremely important for a healthy adulthood. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of the multi-strategy nutrition education programs (MSNEP) on hedonic hunger, food addiction, nutrition literacy, and nutritional status in adolescents. Methods: This study was planned using a pre-test and post-test design. The MSNEP was conducted with 132 adolescents (11-15 years; 69 boys, 63 girls) for 4 weeks (45 min-1 h/session). Data were obtained using questionnaires with face-to-face interviews at pre-education (baseline) and post-education (week 4 and week 8). The survey form included sociodemographic information, nine item short version of Children's Power of Food Scale (C-PFS-9), the Yale Food Addiction Scale for Children 2.0 (YFAS-C 2.0), the Adolescent Nutrition Literacy Scale (ANLS), anthropometric measurements, and 24-hour dietary recall. Results: A decrease in C-PFS-9 total scores was found compared to the baseline (p < 0.001). While the YFAS-C 2.0 score decreased in boys compared to the baseline (p < 0.05), no significant difference was found in girls (p > 0.05). A difference was found in the ANLS scores for girls (p = 0.01), but no difference was found in the scores for boys during the study (p > 0.05). At week 4, the consumption of dairy products, legumes, vegetables and fruits, bread and grains, nuts, and hard-shelled seeds increased compared to the baseline (p < 0.05). Also, daily protein and fiber intake increased (p < 0.05). Accordingly, a higher YFAS-C 2.0 score predicted greater hedonic hunger. A lower ANLS score was a predictor for higher food taste and food available scores. Conclusions: In conclusion, the MSNEP was found to have positive effects on hedonic hunger, food addiction, nutritional literacy, and healthy eating behaviors. The study revealed differences between girls and boys. In order to maintain healthy body weights in adolescents, it is recommended that the MSNEP be provided in schools.

Skrining Status Gizi Remaja Putri dalam Upaya Peningkatan Kesehatan Remaja

Adolescents are a group aged 10-18 years who need various nutrients. Adolescents need more nutrients, because it is a transition period from childhood to adulthood. Assessment and monitoring of adolescent nutritional status needs to be done to prevent nutritional and health problems in adulthood. This community service was carried out on 11 female adolescents who were willing to undergo nutritional status screening. The activities to be carried out include measuring hemoglobin (Hb) levels, measuring upper arm circumference (LiLA), and providing education about adolescent nutrition. The results of the activity obtained an increase in participant knowledge about nutritional status after being given education, there were 2 participants who had anemia with Hb examination results &lt;12g/dL and there were 3 participants who had LiLa &lt;23.5 cm. Participants already understand and are able to perform Hb examinations using the Easy Touch GCHb tool and LiLA measurements.

Indeks Massa Tubuh Menurut Usia, Aktivitas Fisik, dan Pola Makan Pada Remaja SMP Negeri 13 Semarang

Nutritional status is a health condition that occurs as a result of a comparison between needs and the fulfillment of nutritional substances. There are several factors that can influence a person's nutritional status, namely suitability of needs with food intake, physical activity, increased nutritional needs due to various diseases, and other factors such as social and economic background. The nutritional status of adolescents can be described through measuring BMI/U. The prevalence of underweight in adolescents aged 13-15 years, based on research and development data from the Ministry of Health in 2013, is 11.1% (3.3% very thin and 7.8% thin) while for obese people aged 13-15 years was 10.8% (2.5% very obese and 8.3% obese). Data was obtained by interviews regarding identity, student age, weight and height measurements, exercise and physical activity habits, eating patterns and interpretation of nutritional status on Z-Score BMI according to Age. The results of this study showed that 59.5% of students had good nutritional status, 15.7% of students had overweight nutritional status, 13% of students have poor nutritional status, 10.3% of students have poor nutritional status, 1.6% students have obesity nutritional status.

The Impact of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status on Birth Outcomes Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Birth outcomes have been linked to the overall maternal general health including nutrition as well as maternal age during pregnancy. Compared to adults, delivery outcomes during adolescence are poor. Nutrient intake and nutrition status during adolescent pregnancy may be linked to birth outcomes. This review aims to identify the association between dietary intake and nutrition status of pregnant adolescents and their maternofetal outcomes. Literature search on nutrient intake and nutritional status of pregnant adolescents (aged 11-19 years) which identified 17 English papers from 1995 to 2019 was reviewed. Papers that did not include data on birth outcomes in relation to nutrient intake or nutritional status were excluded. The review showed that most micronutrients with the exception of Riboflavin, vitamins B12 and C were below the recommended levels whilst macronutrients levels were above the recommended levels. Energy intakes were also below the recommended levels. Most studies presented normal hemoglobin levels in the first trimester of pregnancy but these levels decreased as pregnancy progressed to the third trimester leading to a high prevalence of anemia. Well-regulated provision and intake of micronutrient supplementation and nutrition education to improve healthy eating habits will significantly reduce poor birth outcomes such as low birth weights (LBW), still births, preterm deliveries, small or large for gestational age (SGA and LGA) and intrauterine growth restrictions in pregnant adolescents. This review provides to a large extent evidence to support the importance of adolescent nutrition and birth outcomes. There is the need to implement policies to improve adolescent nutrition through a multisectoral approach.

Study on Nutritional Status of the Adolescent Relationship with their Socio-Economic Status in Bagha, Rajshahi

Background: Adolescents' nutritional status is crucial to their overall health and development. Various socio-economic factors play significant roles in influencing this status, especially in rural areas. Objective: The study aimed to identify the factors contributing to adolescents' nutritional status and to examine the relationship between these factors and the adolescents' socio-economic characteristics in Bagha, Rajshahi. Method: Data were collected from 250 adolescents using structured interview schedules. Key variables studied included the adolescents' education, mothers' education, family income, food intake, and nutritional knowledge. Correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the associations between these variables and the adolescents' BMI and nutritional status. Result: The study revealed that adolescents' BMI had significant positive correlations with their education, mothers' education, family income, food intake, and nutritional knowledge. An inverse correlation was found between nutritional status and disease information. Other factors, such as gender, religion, family size, fathers' education, and hygiene practices, showed positive but non-significant associations. Negative, non-significant correlations were observed with age, physical activity, transportation, leisure activities, and participation in nutrition programs. A substantial majority (89.6%) of respondents were inactive in calorie intake, with only 2.4% being active. Most adolescents (79.6%) were underweight, while 20% had normal weight. Most mothers (63.3%) and fathers (55%) had primary-level education. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that annual family income, food intake, and nutritional awareness were positively correlated with nutritional status, whereas disease information had a significant negative correlation. Conclusions: The findings highlight the critical impact of socio-economic factors on adolescents' nutritional status. .......

The relationship between stress, emotional eating, and nutritional status in adolescents

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABSTRACT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Background: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The prevalence of overnutrition among adolescents in Indonesia has significantly increased from 7.3% in 2013 to 13.5% in 2018. Overnutrition at this age can increase the risk of obesity and other degenerative diseases in adulthood. Stress and eating behavior are two factors that might impact nutritional status in adolescents. Stress can trigger unhealthy eating behaviors, such as increased consumption of fast food, sugary foods and drinks, or even loss of appetite. Stress can also lead to emotional eating behavior, which is the urge to eat as a coping method when facing stress or negative pressure, and has been link to a higher BMI.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Objectives: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This study aims to identify the relationship between stress, emotional eating, and the nutritional status of high school students at SMA 2 Cileungsi Bogor Regency.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Methods: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach. Data collection was conducted in September 2023 at SMA 2 Cileungsi Bogor Regency. Data were collected using research instruments, including the Adolescent Stress Questionnaire – Shortened Version (ASQ-S) to determine stress data, the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) to determine emotional eating data, anthropometric measurements to determine the nutritional status of the respondents, and the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) to assess the frequency of respondents' consumption of various foods. This study involved 262 respondents obtained using Cluster Random Sampling technique. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Results: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The results showed that most of respondents in this study had normal nutritional status, accounting for 66.0%, while 8.4% were undernourished and 25.6% were overnourished. Respondents categorized as stressed were 51.9%, while the remaining 48.1% were adaptive. It was found that 54.6% of respondents fell in to the category of emotional eating, while 45.4% did not exhibit emotional eating behaviour. Based on bivariate analysis, a significant relationship was found between stress and nutritional status (p-value=0.013). There was no significant relationship between emotional eating and nutritional status (p-value=0.647).&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Stress has been shown to be significantly associated with nutritional status.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KEYWORD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Nutritional status; stress; emotional eating; adolescents&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

HUBUNGAN STATUS GIZI DAN STATUS MENSTRUASI DENGAN KEJADIAN ANEMIA PADA REMAJA PUTRI USIA 16-17 TAHUN DI PONDOK PESANTREN MAHFILUD DUROR II KABUPATEN JEMBER

Anemia can be caused by several factors, including nutritional status and the length of the menstrual cycle. Adolescent nutritional status is influenced by body image. so go on a strict diet. Blood loss every month (menstruation) too. impact on anemia. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status and menstrual status with the incidence of anemia in young women in. Mahfilud Islamic Boarding School. Duror II, Suger Kidul Village, Jelbuk District, Jember Regency, This research design uses a correlation method with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were 104 young women at the Mahfilud Duror II Islamic Boarding School. The sample for this research was 82 young women. The sampling technique used was nonprobability sampling using purposive sampling. The instruments in this study were body scales, height measuring instruments, questionnaires, and easy touch GCHB. From the research it was found that nutritional status was normal (64.6%), normal menstrual status (53.7%), anemia status, no anemia (51.2%). The results of the Spearman's Rho statistical test with (a = 0.05) resulted in a p value of 0.139 so that H1 was rejected so H0 was accepted, which means there is no relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of anemia. The results of the second Spearman's Rho statistical test with (a = 0.05) resulted in a p value &lt;0.001 so that H2 was accepted, which means there is a relationship between menstrual status and the incidence of anemia at the Mahfilud Duror II Islamic Boarding School, Suger Kidul Village, Jelbuk District, Jember Regency with the strength of the relationship strong (r = 0.610). The coefficient number above is positive, so the better the menstrual status, the lower the anemia.

Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Status Gizi pada Remaja di SMP Negeri 262 Jakarta Timur Tahun 2024

Teenagers are a group that is easily influenced by external cultural influences because they are going through a period of searching for theirs identify. Nutritional status is the condition of the body as a result of the food consumed every day. The aim of this research was to determine factors related to nutritional status in students at SMP Negeri 262 East Jakarta. The type of research that will be used is quantitative research with a cross sectional design. Data collection was carried out by direct measurement with a weight scale, microtoise. The sampling technique in this research used Proportional Random Sampling with a total population of 452 students at SMP Negeri 262 Jakarta, classes VII and VIII, and the sample taken was 156 students. The analysis that will be used includes univariat analysis and bivariate analysis, while the statistical test used is the chi square test. Univariate results showed that 58,3% of teenager’s had poor nutritional status, 73,7% of teenager’s had low family income, 55,1% of teenager’s feel dissatisfied, and 62,8% of teenager’s have insufficient nutritional knowledge. The result of statistical test show that there is a significant relationship between maternal education p value (0,002) and body image p value (0,007) with nutritional status in adolescents. Meanwhile, the variable that did not have a significant relationship were the family income variables p value (1,000), physical activity p value (0,359), nutritional knowledge p value (0,117).

Determinants of thinness among school adolescents in Legehida district, Amhara region, north east Ethiopia: an unmatched case-control study

BackgroundAdolescence is a critical stage of human growth and development, and adolescent nutritional status is a significant predictor of health outcomes. However, adolescents in developing countries, including Ethiopia, have received little attention from nutrition-related programs in recent decades. Consequently, malnutrition among adolescents is a widespread issue in these regions.ObjectiveThe study aimed to identify the determinants of thinness among school adolescents in the Legehida district of South Wollo Zone, Northeastern Ethiopia.MethodsA school-based, unmatched case-control study was conducted from January 20 to February 2, 2019. A total of 525 school-aged adolescents (175 cases and 350 controls) from the Legehida district were enrolled using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected through interview-administered questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. EpiData version 3.1 was used for data entry, while Anthroplus software was employed for anthropometric measurement entry and analysis. The data were then exported to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the determinants of adolescent thinness.ResultsIn this study, thinness among school adolescents was significantly associated with several factors: the absence of a latrine at home [AOR = 8.2, 95% CI (3.8, 8.17)], meal skipping per day [AOR = 3.1, 95% CI (1.2, 7.3)], inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables [AOR = 7.5, 95% CI (3.9, 14.5)], having more than four household members [AOR = 13.6, 95% CI (7.1, 26)], and the consumption of unsafe water [AOR = 7.7, 95% CI (3.8, 15.6)].Conclusions and recommendationsThe absence of latrines and access to clean water, dietary factors, and family size emerged as significant contributors to adolescent thinness in this study. Addressing the nutritional challenges faced by adolescents will require collaborative efforts across sectors.

The Association Between Energy Adequacy Level And Physical Activity With Nutri-tional Status In Adolescents At Walisongo High School, Ketanggungan

Growth during adolescence is rapid due to the development of muscle mass and fat tissue as well as hormonal changes that affect the nutritional needs of adolescents. The purpose of this study was to determine how the nutritional status of adolescents and the level of energy adequacy and physical activity relate to each other. This type of research uses a cross-sectional design. The number of samples taken with simple random sampling technique in this study was 152 people. Data collection of energy adequacy level using SQ-FFQ, physical activity data with PAL questionnaire, and nutritional status of respondents obtained from measurements of BW and TB. The results showed that most participants had an adequate level of energy sufficiency (65.1%) according to the Spearman Rank test, physical activity was mostly in the moderate category (63.8%), and the majority had good nutritional status (80.9%). The results of the Spearman Rank test showed that there was a significant correlation between the level of energy adequacy and nutritional status (p value = 0.045) and there was a significant correlation between physical activity and nutritional status (p value = 0.021). The conclusion is that there is a significant correlation between the level of energy adequacy and physical activity with nutritional status in adolescents at Walisongo Ketanggungan High School. It is recommended for the school to collaborate with the health department or local health center to make preventive and promotive efforts related to nutritional status problems through education about General Guidelines for Balanced Nutrition (PUGS).

Nutritional Status and its Associated Factors among Government School-Going Adolescents of Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet, Nepal

WHO recently published report reveals a large number of adolescents in the Southeast Asian Region, who constitute one-fifth (20.0%) of the population in these countries, suffer from malnutrition and anemia, which adversely impact their health and development. If adolescent malnutrition is not treated on time, it leads to major repercussions such as low birth weight and poor health in adulthood. A survey on the nutritional status of adolescents based in 13 districts of Nepal revealed that almost six out of ten male adolescents and seven out of ten(71.0%) of female adolescents were undernourished. The likelihood of undernutrition was high among adolescents residing in Terai (72.0%), followed by Hill (59.0%) and Mountain (54.0%). A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among the adolescents of grade 6 studying in the government school of Birendranagar Municipality from May to October 2023. A total of 240 students were selected from five constitute the sample size of the study. The selection was based on stratified random sampling, where each school was considered a stratum. Anthropometric measurement assesses nutritional status based on BMI. Attempts were made to determine the associations between the nutritional status and socio-demographic, behavioral hygiene and diet-related variables. Of the total adolescents, 55.8% were normal, 22.3% were thin and 22.9% were very thin. The nutritional status of the adolescents was observed to be significantly associated with their family type, family income, physical activities, and mother’s education. Encouraging physical activities and promoting healthy habits can enhance the nutritional status of adolescents in the population of students of grade 6 at governmental schools of Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet, Nepal.

Factors associated with adolescent food Security and nutritional status in a selected rural area of the central region of Bangladesh

Food insecurity affects physical growth, health of adolescents and nutritional status while food insecurity is common in rural area of Bangladesh. During adolescence, individuals have gone through series of key transitions into adulthood which may be hindered by food insecurity and poor nutritional status. The present study aimed to identify the most relevant factors that may be associated with food security and nutritional status of adolescents. Additionally, this study also tried to explore the association between adolescent food security and their nutritional status. This Cross-sectional study was carried out among 317 unmarried adolescents aged 10 to 19 years in a selected rural area of central region of Bangladesh. Multistage cluster sampling and purposive sampling were followed to select households and enroll adolescents into the study. Other than descriptive statistics, chi-square test was performed to test the difference between groups as well as to evaluate expected associations between different predictors and outcome variables. Additionally, univariate logistic regression was carried out to estimate the effect of predictor variables on the outcome variable. Moreover, multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to control the potential confounder effects upon desired outcome variables. It is observed that around 32.5% adolescents were food secure whereas 67.5% adolescents were food insecure. Our study also reveals that two predictor variables such as family income and family size had significant association with food security where odds of becoming food secure were higher among the adolescents from higher income families (AOR=6.1; 95% CI=2.240-16.718) and smaller families (AOR=3.4; 95% CI=1.563, 7.495). Furthermore, prevalence of underweight, normal nutritional status and overweight was 13%, 83% and 4% respectively where adolescent educational qualification and occupation were significantly associated with normal nutritional status. Adolescents with higher educational qualification (AOR=12.3;95% CI=5.270,28.479) and involved in work (AOR=12.3;95% CI=5.270,28.479) were more likely to have normal nutritional status compared to those who were primarily educated and not involved in work. Further study is recommended to replicate the findings and to generate new knowledge about relevant factors associated with adolescent food security and nutritional status. Bioresearch Commu. 10(2): 1573-1582, 2024 (July)

Analysis of Factors in Reducing the Incidence of Anemia in Adolescent Girls at Ummi Kulsum Banjaran SMP Bandung District

Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood. In Indonesia, around 90% of women menstruate every month, but the onset of menstruation can cause anemia for teenagers who experience it. This is caused by several things, of course because there is irregular bleeding, this is caused by the teenager’s age itself. , parental factors, including education and work, each person’s food intake/nutritional status, and also the menstrual cycle/length of menstruation experienced each month. This research aims to determine the factors associated with the occurrence of anemia in adolescent girls at Umi Kulsum Banjaran Middle School in 2022. The research method used is a quantitative analytical approach research design with a cross sectional research design. The research population was all 120 female students and the sample used was 55 people using the random sampling technique. Data collection was carried out by means of interviews and direct examination of respondents. Data analysis went through three stages, univariate (frequency distribution), bivariate (chi square) and multivariate analysis (Logistic Regression). The results of the research show that there are factors that are associated with the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls, including age, nutritional status and length of menstruation with a p-value &lt;0.05. It is recommended that students increase their knowledge about reproductive health, especially those related to enstruation, educational institutions can optimize education about adolescent reproductive health by collaborating with health workers in the surrounding environment.

Nutritional Status of Adolescents in Eastern Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Community-Based Study.

Malnutrition among adolescents is a major public health issue. This problem is particularly pressing in Sudan, an African country where there is scarce published data on the nutritional status of adolescents. In this study, we aimed to assess the nutritional status of adolescents in eastern Sudan. A community-based cross-sectional survey was carried out in Gadarif, eastern Sudan. A questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic data, and the anthropometric measurements (weight and height) of adolescent participants were recorded. Height-for-age and body mass index-for-age Z-scores were calculated using the WHO anthropometric standards. Binary and multivariate multinomial regression analyses were performed. A total of 388 adolescents were included in this survey, 207 (53.4%) were female, and 181 (46.6%) were male. The median (interquartile) age was 13.9 (12.0-16.0) years. The results showed that a total of 29 (7.5%), 93 (24.0%), 33 (8.5%), and 16 (4.1%) adolescents were stunted, thin, overweight, and obese, respectively. None of the investigated factors (age, sex, parents' education levels, and occupation) were associated with stunting. In the multivariate multinomial analysis, the male sex was associated with thinness (OR = 2.41, 95.0% CI = 1.47-3.94). Moreover, adolescents whose mothers had an education lower than secondary level were at a lower risk of overweight/obesity (OR = 0. 0.35, 95.0% CI = 0. 0.35). While both undernutrition and overnutrition exist in eastern Sudan, undernutrition is more common. Male sex and mothers' education levels are associated with malnutrition.

Analysis of the Feeding Habits and Nutritional Status of Adolescents in Private Non-boarding Secondary Schools in Bamenda II Municipality, Cameroon

Analysis of the Feeding Habits and Nutritional Status of Adolescents in Private Non-boarding Secondary Schools in Bamenda II Municipality, Cameroon

THE RELATIONSHIP OF BALANCED NUTRITIONAL BEHAVIOR WITH THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF ADOLESCENTS

Background: Adolescents with poor nutritional status will have an impact on low intelligence, productivity and body immunity, while higher nutritional status can cause an increased risk of non-communicable diseases. Research Method: This research is an analytical research with a cross sectional research design. The research uses primary data, namely data collected by the researcher himself in the form of data on general characteristics, balanced nutritional behavior and nutritional status of adolescents. The research also used secondary data from IKesT Muhammadiyah Palembang for the number of undergraduate students in Nutrition at IkesT Muhammadiyah Palembang. Results: Based on the results of statistical tests, it shows that there is a relationship between balanced nutritional behavior and adolescent nutritional status (p value = 0.000). The level of strength of the relationship is strong with a correlation coefficient value of 0.597. The variable relationship is unidirectional, which means that the better the balanced nutritional behavior, the better the nutritional status. Conclusion: The results of the study show that there is a relationship between balanced nutritional behavior and adolescent nutritional status, p-value 0.000 &lt; 0.05. Balanced nutritional behavior can help teenagers maintain normal nutritional status and prevent nutritional problems

Perception of Body Weight and Nutritional Status in Adolescents in Northeastern Mexico

Objetivo: Evaluar la percepción del peso corporal en adolescentes e identificar predictores del estado nutricional. Método: Diseño descriptivo, correlacional. La población estuvo conformada por estudiantes de una institución educativa pública seleccionada de forma aleatoria, ubicada en el noreste de México. La muestra fue de 851 adolescentes que cursaban entre el 7º y 9º grado de educación básica inscritos en la institución educativa seleccionada. Se evalúo la satisfacción con el peso corporal mediante las figuras de Stunkard y Sørensen. Se realizaron mediciones antropométricas (peso y talla) y se calculó el IMC. Resultados: El 18.8 % (n= 160) y 19.1% (n= 163) de los participantes presentaron sobrepeso y obesidad, respectivamente; el 21.6 % (n= 185) pertenecen al sexo masculino y 16.3 % (n= 138) al femenino. Por otro lado, el 67.5 % (n= 574) de los participantes reportó insatisfacción corporal, es decir el 45.2 % (n= 384) desea estar más delegado(a), lo cual es más frecuente en participantes del sexo femenino. La insatisfacción con el peso corporal (?= -2.62, p= .001), edad (?= .29, p= .020) y sexo (?= -.642, p= .005) influyen en el IMC de los adolescentes Conclusiones: La edad, sexo y la percepción del peso corporal son predictores del índice de masa corporal en los adolescentes del estudio.