ABSTRACT
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PLAIN WATER INTAKE VOLUME AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS AMONG ADOLESCENTS AT SMPN 1 Parang Kabupaten Magetan

By : Nurul Fatimah

Nutritional status is an indicator of a person’s physical condition that reflects the balance between the body’s energy and nutrient requirements and the intake obtained. Nutritional status is influenced by various factors, one of which is fluid intake habits. Low water intake among adolescents may be influenced by a lack of the habit of carrying drinking water, high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, and limited access to drinking water. This study aims to determine the relationship between the volume of plain water intake and nutritional status among adolescents at SMPN 1 Parang, Magetan Regency. This study employed a quantitative correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. A sample of 68 students was selected using simple random sampling. The research instruments included a 24-hour fluid intake recall form, a scale, and a height ruler. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test with a p-value criterion of <0.05. The results showed that 36 respondents (52.9%) had an insufficient intake of water and 32 respondents (47.1%) had an adequate intake of water. Based on nutritional status, 15 respondents (22.1%) were underweight, 27 respondents (39.7%) had a normal nutritional status, and 26 respondents (38.2%) were overweight. The Chi-Square test yielded a p-value of 0.008 (<0.05), indicating a significant association between water intake and nutritional status among adolescents at SMPN 1 Parang, Magetan Regency. Therefore, good hydration habits should be prioritized as one strategy to support adolescents’ nutritional status; however, this must be balanced with a balanced diet and adequate physical activity.

Keywords: Plain Water Intake Volume, Nutritional Status, Adolescents