Journal of Health Education
Vol 5 No 1 (2020)

Nutritional Knowledge, Dietary Assessment, Physical Activity, Body Fat Percentage, and Nutritional Status of Police Officers

Sitoayu, Laras (Unknown)
Choirunnisa, Siti (Unknown)
Pakpahan, Tiurma Heryawanti (Unknown)
Rosdyaningrum, Septia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2020

Abstract

Background: Overweight on the police can decrease work productivity and become a risk factor for non-communicable diseases. This study aims to determine the relationship of nutrition, energy intake, physical activity, and body fat percentage to nutritional status and risk factors that affect it. Methods: A cross-sectional research design with a sample of 104 respondents was applied in this research. The data was analysed through bivariate analysis using Pearson correlation and Rank Spearman and multivariable analysis using multiple linear regression. Results: The results revealed that there was a correlation between nutritional knowledge, the intake of energy, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, physical activity, as well as percentage of body fat and nutritional status (p <0.05) with the most influential variable is energy intake. Conclusion: The researchers suggest to provide counseling about balanced nutrition in order to create motivation and self awareness to achieve normal nutritional status.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jhealthedu

Publisher

Subject

Education Health Professions

Description

Journal of Health Education (J. Health Edu) is an S5 rated journal (SINTA Ristekdikti) containing writings raised from the results of research or equivalent in the field of health education. Such research includes research in school environments and communities as well as in the general public. ...