Jurnal Gizi dan Dietetik Indonesia (Indonesian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics)
VOLUME 12 ISSUE 3, 2024

The relationship between body image perception and eating pattern

Irfan Rahmanu (Universitas IsIam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Eliska Eliska (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Reni Agustina Harahap (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2024

Abstract

Background: Perception of body image and eating patterns in adolescents are two very important aspects of their health in their development. Body image reflects an individual's view of their physical appearance, while eating patterns refer to daily food consumption habits that can affect overall health. Adolescents, especially female students in high school (SMA), often experience pressure to meet beauty standards set by social media, peers, and other factors. Eating patterns are the most important behavior that can affect nutritional status. This is because the quantity and quality of food and beverages consumed will affect nutrient intake, thereby affecting individual and community health.Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between body image perception and eating patterns among female students of Kesuma Bangsa Londut High School (SMAS).Methods: This study used a descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. Data collection was done using a Body Image questionnaire based on the Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS) theory and a Food Frequency Questionnaire for eating patterns.Results: The statistical test results showed that the obtained p-value was 0.001 <0.05, indicating that H0 was accepted and Ha was rejected, meaning there is a relationship between body image and eating patterns among female students at SMAS Kesuma Bangsa Londut.Conclusion: The majority of teenage girls at SMAS Kesuma Bangsa Londut are 16 years old with negative body image, manifested in the desire to have an ideal body, while eating patterns tend to be poor with certain food consumption more than once a day such as chicken meatballs. A significant relationship was found between body image and eating patterns, where teenage girls with negative body image tend to have poor eating patterns and vice versa.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJND

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health Other

Description

Jurnal Gizi dan Dietetik Indonesia (Indonesian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics) abbreviated IJND (p-ISSN 2303-3045 and e-ISSN 2503-183X) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing updated research and non-research articles in the area of nutrition and dietetics. This journal is published ...