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Gambaran Status Gizi Dan Perilaku Konsumsi Minuman Manis Siswa MI Di Pondok Tahfidz Saffiyan Hafiyya Ogan Ilir

Introduction

gambaran status gizi dan perilaku konsumsi minuman manis siswa mi di pondok tahfidz saffiyan hafiyya ogan ilir. Kaji status gizi & konsumsi minuman manis siswa MI di Ogan Ilir. Temukan 5% overweight & pola konsumsi minuman tinggi gula. Penting edukasi gizi & gaya hidup sehat untuk cegah diabetes pada anak.

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is one of the chronic diseases that is no longer limited to the adult age group but is also increasingly found in the child population. Modern lifestyle changes, especially the consumption patterns of high-sugar but low-nutrient beverages, have become the main factor contributing to the rise of diabetes mellitus cases at an early age. Data from the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) shows that as many as 1,645 children in Indonesia have been diagnosed with diabetes, spread across 13 major cities. This study aims to explore the consumption habits of sweet beverages and assess the nutritional status of students at MI Pondok Saffiyan Haffiya. The research approach used is descriptive quantitative with a cross-sectional design and total sampling technique. The findings show that as many as 3 students (5%) are in the overweight category. The consumption habits of sweet drinks in the last week include: boxed milk consumed by 26 students (74.3%), soft drinks like Coca-Cola or Sprite by 8 students (22.9%), sweet tea by 15 students (42.9%), ice cream by 16 students (45.7%), and boba drinks by 10 students (28.6%). Obesity in children is generally caused by an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, especially due to the consumption of high-sugar drinks without sufficient physical activity. Therefore, interventions through nutrition education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles from an early age are crucial strategies in efforts to prevent diabetes mellitus in children.

Review

This descriptive study provides a timely and important snapshot into the nutritional status and sweet beverage consumption habits among primary school students at MI Pondok Tahfidz Saffiyan Haffiya Ogan Ilir. The background effectively highlights the alarming rise of pediatric diabetes, linking it directly to modern lifestyle changes and high-sugar, low-nutrient beverage consumption. The clear objective—to explore these consumption habits and assess nutritional status—is commendable, addressing a critical public health concern, particularly within a specific educational and religious boarding school setting, which may present unique dietary patterns and challenges. Methodologically, the use of a descriptive quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design is appropriate for achieving the stated aim of characterizing the current situation. The findings reveal that 5% of students assessed were in the overweight category, underscoring the presence of nutritional imbalances within the observed population. The detailed breakdown of sweet beverage consumption over the last week is particularly insightful, showing high prevalence rates for boxed milk (74.3%), ice cream (45.7%), and sweet tea (42.9%), alongside notable consumption of soft drinks and boba. A minor point for clarity would be to explicitly state the total sample size for both the nutritional status assessment and the sweet beverage consumption data, as the stated percentages (e.g., 5% vs. 74.3%) imply potentially different denominators or a need for precise contextualization. The study's conclusion, emphasizing the imbalance between energy intake and expenditure due to high-sugar drinks and insufficient physical activity, is well-supported by the presented data. The recommendation for early interventions through nutrition education and healthy lifestyle promotion is critical and aligns perfectly with the observed consumption patterns. Future research could expand upon these findings by investigating the specific quantities and frequencies of sweet beverage intake, exploring the underlying reasons for consumption, and assessing the effectiveness of targeted educational interventions within this particular demographic. Overall, this paper serves as a valuable preliminary investigation, successfully drawing attention to a significant health risk among schoolchildren and laying groundwork for more comprehensive prevention strategies.

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