Hubungan Asupan Protein, Vitamin C dan Asupan Vitamin D dengan Densitas Mineral Tulang (DMT) Pada Wanita Dewasa Muda di Kota Lubuk Pakam

Abstract

Background; bone strength is strongly influenced by bone mineral density conditions that will disappear along with age increase causing the occurrence of osteoporosis. Objectives: to knowing the relationship of protein intake, vitamin C and vitamin D with bone mineral density in young adult women in the city of Lubuk Pakam. Materials and Methods; This was an observational study using cross sectional study design. The population in this study were all young women who were invited and came to the office of the Sub-district of 6 villages and 7 sub-districts at the appointed time to perform bone density examination as many as 45 people. Results; this study showed that there was a correlation between protein adequacy with DMT had p = 0,001, vitamin C sufficiency relationship with DMT did not have relationship p = 0,127, vitamin D sufficiency relationship with DMT got got no relation p = 0,121. Conclusion; proteins have the function of organizing and building new cells in bones that can maintain bone strength and replace damaged cells. Vitamin C and D have a role as one as antioxidants and aids in osteocalacin synthesis.