Consuming Habits Fast Food and the incidence of obesity in elementary school students

Baithesda; Juliastri Anggraini Schu; Autry Alvian Mandagi

doi:10.70519/jhsr.v1i2.67

Authors

Baithesda Nursing Science Study Program, Sari Putra Indonesia University Tomohon, Tomohon City, Indonesia
Juliastri Anggraini Schu Nursing Science Study Program, Sari Putra Indonesia University Tomohon, Tomohon City, Indonesia
Autry Alvian Mandagi Nursing Profession Study Program, Sari Putra Indonesia University Tomohon, Tomohon City, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70519/jhsr.v1i2.67

Keywords:

Body mass index, fast food, obesity, students, school age

Abstract

Obesity has become a global pandemic throughout the world and is declared the largest chronic health problem, making it a major public health problem, including for school-aged children. The aim of this research is to identify the relationship between consumption fast food and the incidence of obesity in elementary school students. Design approach cross-sectional with a student population in one of the elementary schools in Manado City. The number of respondents was 162 people with the criteria being aged 6 years and over and having consent from their parents, taken using techniques quota sampling. Fast food consumption data was collected using a paper-based questionnaire, while the incidence of obesity was measured by BMI. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test with significance values p ≤ 0.005. The research results showed a significant relationship between consumption frequency fast food with the incidence of obesity in students (p < 0.001). It is recommended for schools to provide school canteens that comply with health standards and for parents to prepare a healthy breakfast for children.

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