Relationship between BMI, Energy Intake, Macro Nutrient Intake and Cardiorespiratory Fitness among Female College Students in Jakarta

Abstract

: Scientific evidence has shown a relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness in young adults and health status in later life. In the past decade, there has been a global decline in cardiorespiratory fitness at a young age, especially among college students. This study aims to examine the level of cardiorespiratory fitness among UHAMKA female students and their relationship with various factors such as nutritional status, calorie intake and macro nutrients. With a cross-sectional design, this study tested different proportions of low fitness level in various groups with the chi square test. A total of 164 samples participated in this study where body mass index, calorie intake, carbohydrates, protein and fat were measured. The results showed that the proportion of low cardiorespiratory level was higher among respondents with higher and lower BMI and an excessive fat intake. It suggested to the young women to have a normal BMI and a non-excessive fat intake.