<![CDATA[Obesity is the accumulation of excessive body fat and increases the risk of various non-communicable diseases. Obesity prevalence among FPH UI students based on health examination data in 2022-2024 has reached 13.6%, exceeding the public health concern threshold and requiring more accurate measurement than Body Mass Index. This study aimed to determine the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption frequency and energy intake with obesity incidence based on body fat percentage among 147 FPH UI students in 2025. This cross-sectional study utilized the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) based on NOVA classification to assess UPF intake. Body fat percentage was measured using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to determine obesity status. Results showed a 12.9% prevalence of obesity. Approximately 51% of respondents had a high frequency of UPF consumption and 46.3% had a high UPF energy intake. Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between obesity and both UPF consumption frequency (p=0.034; OR=3.075) and UPF energy intake (p=0.010; OR=3.837). This study shows that high UPF consumption, in terms of both frequency and energy is significantly associated with obesity among college students. Nutritional education and interventions are necessary to reduce UPF intake and prevent obesity in the university environment.]]>
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