Physical Activity and Screen Time, are Associated with Measures of Nutritional Status in Adolescents
Izka Sofiyya Wahyurin; Saryono; Atikah Proverawati
Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of obese adolescents is increasing rapidly followed by an increase in the prevalence of screen time activities. Excessive screen time is related to the consumption of foods that are high in energy and fat and lack of physical activity which results in a positive energy balance resulting in weight gain in adolescents. Objective: To find out the relationship between physical activity and screen time with macro nutrient intake and nutritional status in adolescents. Method: The study design used a cross sectional design on 188 students. Nutritional status is measured based on the ratio of body weight and height in units of kg / m2. Screen time is measured by length of time teens playing gadgets based on questionnaires. Intake of macro nutrients was obtained based on the results of interviews using semi-qualitative FFQ.
Keywords: adolescence, nutritional status, nutritional intake, screen time
Topic: Nutrition and Functional Food