FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERPENGARUH TERHADAP STATUS GIZI OBESITAS ORANG DEWASA DI KOTA DEPOK, TAHUN 2007

Abstract

RISK FACTORS OF ADULT OBESITY IN DEPOK, WEST JAVA, IN 2007

There has been eating habit changes in big cities from consuming healthy food containing
complex carbohydrate, and high fiber to junk food containing a lot of protein, fat, sugar, and salt
but little fiber and lack of physical activities will increase obesity. This study is an advance analysis
of the risk factors of adult obesity and their characteristics in Depok. A cross-sectional study was
conducted to collect data from 366 samples, 176 men and 190 women aged 18-55 years old. The
samples were selected using rapid assessment survey methodology. Percentage of adult obesity
status (18-55 years old) is 16.4 percent, which is higher than the result of a study conducted in
2004 (12.5 %). Percentage of women adult obesity status is higher than men. The women also
have the risks of becoming obese 2.274 times higher than men. Percentage of adult obesity is
different across age group (p=0.044). The study showed that consuming deep fried food affected
obesity status (p= 0.010). Respondents who often consumed deep fried food had the risks of
being obese 2.337 times higher than those who rarely did that. In addition, it was found that
respondents’ favorite food (deep fried food, fatty food, and food containing a lot of sugar) affected
their obesity status (p<0.05). The analysis found the risks factors for adult obesity include age,
sex, habits of consuming deep fried food, and favorite food (deep fried food, fatty food, and food
containing a lot of sugar).

Keywords: adult, obesity, risk factors