Nutritional Factors and Pubertal Disorders: Implications of Obesity and Early Puberty Onset

Nur Rochmah^1,2, Zakiyatul Faizah^3*, Rayi Kurnia Perwitasari^1,2, Yuni Hisbiyah^1,2, Aditya Primadana⁴, Muhammad Faizi^1,2

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between early puberty onset and childhood dietary patterns in Indonesian adolescents, as well as the effects of nutritional factors including obesity, on pubertal disorders. Approach, methodology, and design: Eighty-five sixth-graders participated in a non-randomized intervention trial at Elementary School Muhammadiyah 16 Surabaya. Pediatricians conducted seminars that provided participants with information regarding puberty. The data was analyzed using SPSS, and knowledge was assessed through pre-and post-tests. Findings: The results highlighted a double burden of malnutrition, with 49.4% having insufficient dietary intake and 50.5% having excessive intake. The effect was not significant, despite a minor increase in knowledge following the seminar. Every participant’s pubertal timing was within the normal range. The results highlight the necessity of treating both undernutrition and overnutrition to prevent early puberty and other health issues in the future. Limitations/Implications: The results’ generalizability is limited by the study’s non-randomized design and emphasis on a single institution. Practical Implications: The results demonstrate the necessity of comprehensive nutritional interventions in schools to promote balanced diets and reduce health risks related to early puberty and malnutrition. Originality/Value: By contributing insights for focused campaigns to promote health in adolescent populations, the study improves our knowledge of dietary imbalances.

Keywords

childhood obesity; nutritional status; early puberty; dietary patterns.

Cite This Article

Rochmah, N., Faizah, Z., Perwitasari, R. K., Hisbiyah, Y., Primadana, A., Faizi, M. (2024). Nutritional Factors and Pubertal Disorders: Implications of Obesity and Early Puberty Onset. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 5| Issue 5: Sep-Oct 2024, Pages 1015-1019, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Volume5-Issue5-Sep-Oct-No.681-1015-1019.pdf

Volume 5 | Issue 5: Sep-Oct 2024