ASUPAN ZAT GIZI DAN STATUS GIZI PADA REMAJA PUTRI YANG SUDAH DAN BELUM MENSTRUASI

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze nutrient intake and nutritional status of menstruating and non-menstruating girls. This survey was conducted from April to September 2012 in elementary schools and junior high schools in Bogor. Total subjects consisted of 35 menstruating and 35 non-menstruating girls who were chosen through screening. The results showed that the percentage of menstruating girls in urban (28.0%) were more than in rural (25.1%). About 57.1% of subjects had menarche at 10 years old. The average of nutrient intake on menstruating and non-menstruating girls were under DRI (<90%). Overweight was more prevalent in menstruating subjects (14.3%) compared with non-menstruating subjects (2.9%). Similarly, the percent body fat measurement results showed that overweight and obese subjects were more prevalent in menstruating subjects (17.2%) compared with non-menstruating subjects (2.9%). Independent sample t-test showed significant differences in age, energy and calcium intake, BMI/age, and percent body fat between menstruating and non-menstruating subjects (p<0.05).