The Relationship Between Carbohydrate Intake and Nutritional Status In Physical Fitness Among Students Of The 2023 Class Of Physical Education, Health, And Recreation At Universitas Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo

Yessy Fitriani; Ikhsan Maulana Putra; Meta Nurafni; Richo Heldita Pratama

doi:10.35910/icohpj.v5i0.1109

Yessy Fitriani Medical Informatics Study Program, Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Study Program, Universitas Muhammdiyah, Muaro Bungo, Jambi, Indonesia
Ikhsan Maulana Putra Medical Informatics Study Program, Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Study Program, Universitas Muhammdiyah, Muaro Bungo, Jambi, Indonesia
Meta Nurafni Medical Informatics Study Program, Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Study Program, Universitas Muhammdiyah, Muaro Bungo, Jambi, Indonesia
Richo Heldita Pratama Medical Informatics Study Program, Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Study Program, Universitas Muhammdiyah, Muaro Bungo, Jambi, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35910/icohpj.v5i0.1109

Keywords: Physical fitness, Nutritional status, Carbohydrate intake

Abstract

Background: University students are in the transitional age group towards adulthood and require sufficient carbohydrate and energy intake to support physical activity and fitness. One way to monitor nutritional status is by measuring body mass index (BMI). Food sources that supply adequate energy are crucial for daily consumption to positively impact physical fitness. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between carbohydrate intake and nutritional status in physical fitness among students of the 2023 class of physical education, health, and recreation at Universitas Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo.

Methods: This study employed an observational approach with a cross-sectional design to analyze the relationship between the independent variables, namely carbohydrate intake and nutritional status. The study population consisted of 75 students, with a sample of 42 students. Inclusion criteria included students who participated, were at least 19 years old, and in good health. Primary data collected included respondent identity, carbohydrate intake, nutritional status, and physical fitness, obtained through interviews using a quantitative research questionnaire.

Results: The study found that 61.9% of students had inadequate carbohydrate intake, while 59.5% had normal nutritional status. Statistical analysis using the Spearman Rank test showed no significant relationship between carbohydrate intake and nutritional status with physical fitness, with a p-value of -0.189 for carbohydrate intake and 0.096 for nutritional status.

Conclusion: These findings indicate that adequate carbohydrate intake and good nutritional status do not significantly contribute to improving the physical fitness of students in the 2023 class of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation at Universitas Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo.