Sedentary Activities and Nutrition Intake during Fasting Month at Aduts in Central Java

Abstract

Macro-nutrients from energy sources such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins are needed by the body to carry out normal metabolic processes. Macronutrients, especially energy and protein, have a major influence on determining a person's nutritional status. Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe food intake and sedentary life in adults in Central Java during the fasting month. Methods: This study uses a quantitative approach, which is a research approach that primarily uses a survey strategy that requires statistical data. This study uses a descriptive analysis method by distributing surveys to gather information from the respondents. The subjects of this study were adults, residing in Central Java, who were willing to fill out questionnaires via Googleform, totaling 520 people. Data on food intake and sedentary life using Google Forms. Questionnaire distribution was carried out during the fasting month of 2021. Results: The results showed that respondens who have good category in protein intake were 9.8%, in vegetables consumption were 15.6%, in fruits consumption were 25.6%, in grains consumption were 33.3%, in fiber consumption were 8.7%, in iron consumption were 3.3%, in calcium consumption were 4.8%, and in Vitamin C consumption were 8.7%. The longest time which respondent spends for sedentary activities were 960 minutes a day. The average adult population in Central Java spends 345 minutes per day doing sedentary activities. Conclusions: The conclusion of this study is that an average of 12% of Central Java's nutritional intake during fasting is in the good category, 42% is in the moderate category, and 36% is in the moderate category. not enough. The average time spent on sedentary activities is 345 minutes per day (5 hours 45 minutes).