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GAMBARAN STATUS GIZI (IMT, LILA DAN LINGKAR PINGGANG) WANITA PRA NIKAH DIWILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS ALAK nursalina, hana; Saleh, Asmulyati S; Setia, Agustina
Kupang Journal of Food and Nutrition Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

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The nutritional status of women before marriage significantly impacts their physical readiness and reproductive health. An unbalanced diet—whether due to deficiency or excess—can affect fertility and fetal health. Women with undernutrition may experience menstrual irregularities, difficulty conceiving, or give birth to low-birth-weight babies. Meanwhile, overnutrition can lead to obesity and pregnancy complications. Therefore, maintaining a balanced diet before marriage is crucial for supporting pregnancy and the health of both the mother and the baby. According to the results of the 2023 Indonesia Health Survey, the prevalence of BMI-based nutritional status in NTT Province was 14.5% wasting, 56.3% normal, 12.1% overweight, and 17.1% obese, while the prevalence of KEK was 28.0% among pregnant women and 35.7% among non-pregnant women. This study aims to determine the nutritional status (BMI, mid-upper arm circumference, and waist circumference) of premarital women. The study design used was a quantitative descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach. The study results show that the majority of respondents had a BMI-based nutritional status in the normal category (65.3%), while 27.8% were overweight and 6.9% were underweight. Based on LILA measurements, the majority of respondents fell into the normal category (88.9%), while 13.9% were at risk of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED). Meanwhile, waist circumference measurements indicated that 37.5% of respondents were in the obese category. The nutritional status of premarital women in the Alak Community Health Center’s service area is mostly normal. However, some still suffer from obesity; therefore, regular nutrition education and monitoring are necessary.
Hubungan Tingkat Stres dan Asupan Zat Gizi Makro dengan Status Gizi pada Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir Jurusan Gizi Kemenkes Poltekkes Kupang Tahun 2025 loemnanu, mersi; Saleh, Asmulyati S; Pantaleon, Maria Goreti
Kupang Journal of Food and Nutrition Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
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The final year of college is a transitional period prone to high stress, which theoretically can affect eating behavior and macronutrient intake, thereby impacting nutritional status. Nutrition students are expected to have better self-control; however, the pressure of final projects remains a risk factor for psychological well-being and dietary management. This study aims to analyze the relationship between stress levels and macronutrient intake (protein, fat, carbohydrates) with nutritional status among final-year students in the Department of Nutrition at the Kupang Ministry of Health Polytechnic in 2025. This is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. The study was conducted in May–June 2025 at the Department of Nutrition, Kupang Public Health Polytechnic. The sample consisted of 100 final-year students selected using purposive sampling. Data were statistically analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The majority of respondents experienced very severe stress (89.0%). Most respondents had an inadequate intake of macronutrients, including protein (70.0%), fat (93.0%), and carbohydrates (92.0%). The distribution of nutritional status based on BMI showed the following categories: severely underweight (18.0%), underweight (19.0%), overweight (12.0%), and obese (1.0%). Statistical test results showed no significant association between stress levels (p=0.111), protein intake (p=0.396), fat intake (p=0.582), and carbohydrate intake (p=0.616) and nutritional status. Conclusion: There was no significant association between stress levels and macronutrient intake and nutritional status among senior college students. High stress levels and low macronutrient intake did not directly reflect the nutritional status of the respondents in this study, which was likely influenced by other factors such as the duration of stress or physical activity.