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The Relationship Between Carbohydrate Intake and Physical Activity with Body Mass Index in Medical Students

Jambi Medical Journal : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan · Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 54–59

DOI
10.22437/jmj.v13i1.41056
ISSN
2580-6874, 2339-269X
Published
2025-05-30
Publisher
FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN DAN ILMU KESEHATAN UNIVERSITAS JAMBI
Language
en

Abstract

Background: The Body Mass Index (BMI) of medical students is influenced by dietary habits, lifestyle choices, and socio-cultural factors. The unique lifestyle and academic pressures faced by medical students make it essential to understand the relationship between carbohydrate intake, physical activity, and BMI in this population. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 102 medical students at Jambi University, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), a 2x24-hour food recall questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements of height and weight. Statistical analysis was performed using the Spearman correlation test. Results: The majority of respondents had low carbohydrate intake (85.3%), moderate physical activity levels (52.9%), and normal BMI (44.1%). Spearman correlation analysis showed no significant relationship between carbohydrate intake and BMI (p = 0.3, r = 0.1). However, a statistically significant negative correlation was found between physical activity and BMI (p < 0.001, r = -0.43), indicating that higher physical activity levels are associated with lower BMI. Conclusion: This study found no significant relationship between carbohydrate intake and BMI but identified a negative correlation between physical activity and BMI among medical students. These findings highlight the importance of promoting physical activity as the key factor in maintaining a healthy BMI.

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Hanina HaninaAffiliation unknown4
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HaninaAffiliation unknown3
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HafizahAffiliation unknown2
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Denok Tri HardiningsihAffiliation unknown2
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Budi JustitiaAffiliation unknown2
Herlambang HerlambangUniversitas Jambi2
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Nuriyah NuriyahAffiliation unknown1
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	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Lipinwati, Lipinwati</dc:creator>
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Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 102 medical students at Jambi University, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), a 2x24-hour food recall questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements of height and weight. Statistical analysis was performed using the Spearman correlation test.
Results: The majority of respondents had low carbohydrate intake (85.3%), moderate physical activity levels (52.9%), and normal BMI (44.1%). Spearman correlation analysis showed no significant relationship between carbohydrate intake and BMI (p = 0.3, r = 0.1). However, a statistically significant negative correlation was found between physical activity and BMI (p &amp;lt; 0.001, r = -0.43), indicating that higher physical activity levels are associated with lower BMI.
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