p-Index From 2021 - 2026
4.739
P-Index
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search
Journal : World Nutrition Journal

Association between muscle-to-visceral fat ratio and vascular elasticity in medical students Ayudia, Tsabita; Bustamam, Nurfitri; Harjono Hadiwiardjo, Yanti; Agustini Purwaningastuti, Diana
World Nutrition Journal Vol. 9 No. i1 (2025): Volume 09 Issue 1, August 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Nutrition Association

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25220/WNJ.V09.i1.0005

Abstract

Background: Medical students often adopt lifestyles that contribute to decreased muscle mass and increased visceral fat accumulation, which can negatively impact vascular elasticity, a biomarker for the early detection of cardiovascular disease. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the association between the muscle mass to visceral fat ratio and vascular elasticity in medical students at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta (UPNVJ). Methods: A cross-sectional design was conducted from November 2023 to January 2024 at UPNVJ. The sample consisted of 51 subjects who met the research criteria. The muscle-to-visceral fat (MVF) ratio was measured using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), while vascular elasticity was assessed using the Accelerated Photo plethysmograph Analyzer SA-3000P. Results: The results revealed that 68.6% of the subjects had the lowest MVF ratio and 54.9% exhibited sub-optimal vascular elasticity. No differences were found in age, gender, physical activity, or eating habits between the vascular elasticity groups (p > 0.05). The Chi-square test revealed a significant association between the MVF ratio and vascular elasticity (p = 0.009; OR = 6.545; 95% CI = 1.7–24.9). Conclusion: Students with the lowest MVF ratio were found to be 6.54 times more likely to have sub-optimal vascular elasticity, compared to those with low and high MVF ratios, indicating an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. These findings underscore the importance of early preventive intervention aimed at optimizing body composition through targeted wellness programs. The implementation of nutritional education and structured physical activity initiatives, particularly in young adults, may play a critical role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Co-Authors Agneta Irmarahayu Agustini Purwaningastuti, Diana Ahmad Fauzan Alhafiz, Abisha Rakadynan Alhaque, Nitya Fithra Salsabila Alifio, Anugrah Ananda, Regita Siska Anisah Anisya Zakiyyahaya Arvant Annisa Farida Muti Aprilia, Citra Ayu Aprilicia, Gita Arman Yurisaldi Saleh Arvant, Anisya Zakiyyahaya Astrilia, Farah Elena Aulia Chairani Aulia Chairani, Aulia Ayodya Heristyorini Ayodya Heristyorini Ayu, Aletha Ayudia, Tsabita Basuki Supartono Boenga Nurcita Citra Ayu Aprilia Citra Ayu Aprilia Citra Ayu Aprilia Citra Ayu Aprilia Dandi Tri Dirgantara Dela Riadi Dewi, Indah Rahma Diana Agustini Diana Agustini Diana Agustini Dirgantara, Dandi Tri Dwi Arwandi Yogi Saputra Erna Harfiani Fachri Razi Arslan Fadhila Nurmaulida Fairuz, Nabila Fajriati Zulfa Farah Elena Astrilia Gani Mubarak Susanto Gatot Soeryo Hany Yusmaini Irsyad, Nasihin Saud Kusumawardani, Kunthi Ayu Lisencia, Elissa Dewi Maria, Ima Masroekin, Mashoedojo Pratonodihardjo Meiskha Bahar Melly Kristanti Mila Citrawati Muhammad Gifta Utomo Muharany, Raden Roro Ariesna Nabila Fairuz Nadia Nadia Ningtiyas, Tabita Sri Wahyu Nunuk Nugrohowati Nunuk Nugrohowati Nur Agung Dwicahyo Andhanputra Nurfitri Bustamam Nurmaulida, Fadhila Pasiak, Taufiq Fredrik Perdini, Fitriana Titis Pradipta Ayu Dyah Pitaloka Pritha Maya Savitri Purwaningastuti, Diana Agustini Putu Erma Pradnyani Qori Aini Afiati Raden Roro Maya Dennisa Raja Soaloon Purba Reiza, Muhammad Reva Audria Khairani Ria Maria Theresa Rizki Putri Andini Rahmah Savira Chrisna Setyaningsih, Yuni Shabrina Amalia Suci Sianturi, Hiliando Hasiholan Soeryo, Gatot Sri Wahyuningsih Suci, Shabrina Amalia Syarif Rahman Hasibuan Tri Faranita Utomo, Muhammad Gifta Vernanda Em Afdhal Widyawardani, Nugrahayu Yuli Suciati Zainal Musthafa