Hubungan Asupan Zat Gizi Makro, Status Gizi dan Aktivitas Fisik Terhadap Tingkat Kebugaran pada Lansia di Kampung Jasugih Provinsi Banten

Abstract

The elderly are vulnerable to health problems and nutritional problems. One of the health problems that occur in the elderly can be in the form of a decrease in physical fitness cused by a reduced number of cell in the body. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between macro nutrient intake (energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate), nutritional status and physical activity on fitness level in the elderly in Jasugih village, Banten province. The study uses a quantitative approach with cross sectional design. The sample was taken using purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 44 elderly as respondents. Bivariate analysis was used Fisher's exact test. The results showed that the average age of the respondents in the Jasugih village Banten province is 65-80 years. Based on the results of the Fisher exact test, it shows that there was a significant relationship between energy intake and fitness level (p= 0.037), there was no significant relationship between protein intake an fitness level (p= 0.554), there was significant relationship between fat intake and fitness level (p= 0.033), there was significant relationship between carbohydrate intake and fitness level (p= 0.034), there was no significant relationship between nutritional status and fitness level (p= 1.000), there was significant relationship between physical activity and fitness level (p< 0.05). In conclusion, Energy intake especially from fats and carbohydrates associated with fitness level significantly. Elderly should consume adequate energy intake to fulfill their fitness.