| dc.description.abstract | Obesity is a condition in which the body weight and height ratio exceed the
predetermined standards. The prevalence of obesity in Indonesia among adults
(>18 years old) increased from 14.8 percent in 2013 to 21.8 percent in 2018. In
North Sumatra, the prevalence of obesity is 25.7 percent, and overweight is 14.8
percent. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between dietary
patterns and physical activity with obesity among traders in Pasar Mandala, Deli
Serdang Regency. This study employed an analytic correlation design with a crosssectional
approach. The sample consisted of 72 traders in Pasar Mandala, Deli
Serdang Regency, selected using simple random sampling technique. Data
collection was done through measurements of body weight and height, as well as
interviews using a food recall form, food frequency form, and physical activity level
form. The results of the study showed that out of 72 traders, 56 of them experienced
obesity, with a percentage of 77.8 percent. Among those who were obese, 54 had
poor dietary patterns, accounting for 96.4 percent, and 53 traders had a low level
of physical activity, accounting for 94.6 percent. The chi-square statistical test
revealed a p-value of 0.001 (p<0.05) for the dietary pattern variable, indicating a
significant relationship between dietary patterns and obesity. Regarding physical
activity among traders, a p-value of 0.004 (p<0.05) was obtained, leading to the
conclusion that there is a relationship between physical activity and obesity among
traders. It is recommended that traders, especially those who are obese, collaborate
with health agencies and market supervisors to enhance preventive and promotive
efforts, paying attention to healthy lifestyles such as adhering to balanced nutrition
guidelines and regularly engaging in physical activities. | en_US |
