KEGEMUKAN (OVERWEIGHT) PADA PEREMPUAN UMUR 25-50 TAHUN (Di Kota Padang Panjang Tahun 2007)
Abstrak: Overweight results
when there is an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. As
metabolism slows down with advancing age, amount of food eaten should be
adjust. Being overweight is associated with a higher risk of disease mainly
cardiovascular diseasese and diabetes mellitus type 2.The prevalence of
overweight is influenced by a complex interaction of genetic, environmental and
behavioural factors. Overweight now is a problem in almost all cities in
Indonesia, and for Padang Panjang West Sumatera the prevalance of overweight is
37%.; 53,1% out of that 37 % are female. The present study was designed to
address the above issue. Sample were 25-50 years old female kota Padang
Panjang. Data were collected through questioners and assessment of body mass
index. This study revealed that social economic, genetic and carbohydrate
consumption contribute to the development of overweight among those subyects
and suggest among others to those who are incharge in public health nutrition
should give detail information on the risk, causes and prevention of
overweight.
Penulis: Kushari Supeni,
Asmayuni
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd070015
