Fast Food Intake, Physical Activity, and Nutritional Status in 11th-Grade Students at State Senior High School 1 Luwuk

Authors

  • Arifa Aulia Fatihaturrahma Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
  • I Made Tangkas Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
  • Nurul Fuadi Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
  • Reny Rahmawati Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
  • Hijra Hijra Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
  • Nur Afia Amin Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
  • Ariani Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia

Keywords

Fast food consumption Physical activity Nutritional status; Adolescents BMI-for-age

Abstract

Adolescence is a critical period marked by rapid physical and behavioral changes that may influence nutritional status. High fast food consumption and low physical activity are increasingly common among adolescents and may contribute to nutritional problems. This study aimed to examine the association between fast food consumption, physical activity, and nutritional status among eleventh-grade students at State Senior High School (SSHS) 1 Luwuk, Banggai Regency, Indonesia.  An analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 197 students selected through simple random sampling. Fast food consumption was assessed using a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), while physical activity was measured using the Physical Activity Level (PAL) questionnaire. Nutritional status was determined based on Body Mass Index-for-Age (BMI-for-age) according to WHO standards. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods, with associations tested using the Chi-square test.  Results showed that 53% of respondents frequently consumed fast food, and this behavior was significantly associated with nutritional status. Although 92% of students engaged in light physical activity, no significant relationship was found between physical activity and nutritional status. The distribution of nutritional status indicated that 49% of students were normal, 29% underweight, 18% overweight, and 4% obese. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant association between fast food consumption and nutritional status (p < 0.05; OR = 1.24), while physical activity showed no significant association (p > 0.05).  In conclusion, frequent fast food consumption is associated with abnormal nutritional status among adolescents, whereas physical activity is not. Nutrition education programs promoting healthy eating and balanced diets are recommended.

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2026-04-28

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Arifa Aulia Fatihaturrahma, I Made Tangkas, Nurul Fuadi, Reny Rahmawati, Hijra, H., Nur Afia Amin, & Ariani. (2026). Fast Food Intake, Physical Activity, and Nutritional Status in 11th-Grade Students at State Senior High School 1 Luwuk. Niramaya Preventive Health Journal, 1(1), 16–23. Retrieved from https://literajournal.com/index.php/niramaya/article/view/3

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