The Relationship Between Energy Intake, Macronutrients, and Glycemic Index of Snack Foods with Nutritional Status among Adolescents at SMAN 07 Bengkulu City

Abstract

Nutritional status is a condition of body health influenced by the intake of nutrients obtained from food and beverages in accordance with the body’s needs. Adolescents are particulary vulnerable to nutritional problems due to behavioral and lifestyle changes. They require adequate nutrient intake to support their growth and development. This study aims to determine the relationships between energy, macronutrient intake, and glycemic index of snack foods with nutritional status among adolescents at SMAN 07 Bengkulu City in 2025. This research used a descriptive-analytic method with a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected through simple random sampling involving 60 students. Instrument included snack food SQ-FFQ, digital body weight scale, and microtoise. Data analysis was conducted using univariate and bivariate analysis with the chi-square test. The results showed a significant relationship between energy, protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake from snack foods and the nutritional status of adolescents at SMAN 07 Bengkulu City (p-value < 0.05). Menawhile, glycemic index intake showed no significant relationship with nutritional status (p-value = 0.176).