Hubungan Asupan Zat Gizi Makro, Status Gizi dan Aktivitas Fisik Terhadap Tingkat Kebugaran pada Lansia di Kampung Jasugih Provinsi Banten

Abstract

The elderly are vulnerable to health problems and nutritional problems. One of the health problems that occur in the elderly can be in the form of a decrease in physical fitness cused by a reduced number of cell in the body. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between macro nutrient intake (energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate), nutritional status and physical activity on fitness level in the elderly in Jasugih village, Banten province. The study uses a quantitative approach with cross sectional design. The sample was taken using purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 44 elderly as respondents. Bivariate analysis was used Fisher's exact test. The results showed that the average age of the respondents in the Jasugih village Banten province is 65-80 years. Based on the results of the Fisher exact test, it shows that there was a significant relationship between energy intake and fitness level (p= 0.037), there was no significant relationship between protein intake an fitness level (p= 0.554), there was significant relationship between fat intake and fitness level (p= 0.033), there was significant relationship between carbohydrate intake and fitness level (p= 0.034), there was no significant relationship between nutritional status and fitness level (p= 1.000), there was significant relationship between physical activity and fitness level (p< 0.05). In conclusion, Energy intake especially from fats and carbohydrates associated with fitness level significantly. Elderly should consume adequate energy intake to fulfill their fitness.

The Relationship between Macronutrient Intake and Nutritional Status of the Elderly at Tresna Werdha Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin Social Institution

“…The aging process causes the elderly to experience changes in taste which results in a decrease in appetite. Besides that, decreased body metabolism and decreased digestive tract function also have a role in the risk of malnutrition in the elderly (Ellawati et al, 2021;K et al, 2020). Elderly who are at risk of malnutrition should be given nutritional intervention from the start so they don't fall into a state of malnutrition.…”

“…(Central Bureau of Statistics, 2021) The elderly experience various physical changes, such as gray hair, wrinkles on the skin, decreased appetite due to changes in diet that cause malnutrition, reduced function of the sense of taste and reduced or lost teeth. This condition makes the elderly vulnerable to various nutritional problems (Ellawati, Wahyuni, & Sapang, 2021;Pranata & Daeli, 2021).…”

“…Adequate intake of macronutrients such as carbohydrates, protein and fat will result in the elderly achieving optimal nutritional status. In addition, the elderly need intake of macronutrients to maintain the body's organs to function properly (Ellawati et al, 2021).…”

Asupan Zat Gizi Makro dan Status Gizi dengan Tingkat Kelelahan pada Pekerja Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Bekasi

“…Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan karena penelitian ini menggunakan angka, mulai dari cara pengumpulan data, penilaian data, dan hasil dari penelitian yang akan dilakukan (8). Desain yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah cross sectional.…”

Pengaruh Penyuluhan Gizi Seimbang Dengan Media Sosial Instagram Terhadap Pengetahuan, Asupan Energi Dan Protein Pada Remaja Putri Sekolah Menengah Atas

“…Protein diperlukan untuk pertumbuhan, perkembangan, pembentukan otot, pembentukan sel darah merah, pertahanan tubuh terhadap penyakit, enzim dan hormon, serta sintesis jaringan tubuh lainnya. Sebagai zat pembangun, protein merupakan bahan pembentuk jaringan baru yang selalu terjadi dalam tubuh 31 .…”