Perbedaan Konsumsi Cairan, Serat Makanan dan Aktivitas Fisik Berdasarkan Proses Defekasi pada Mahasiswa Diploma III Gizi Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
Abstract: Water consumption
and dietary fiber in sufficient quantities every day can help to expedite the
process of defecation, there by preventing or reducing hemorrhoids and
constipation. Physical activity can also help smooth the process of defecation
by stimulating peristalsis which facilitates the movement of chyme along the
colon. Lifestyle changes that occur in the community, especially in adolescents
who like to consume fast food thats high-calorie, and low consumption of fiber
and water causes various diseases such as constipation. This study aims to
prove the difference of fluid intake, dietary fiber, and physical activity
based on the process of defecation on student Diploma III Nutrition, University
of Muhammadiyah Semarang.
The study design is cross-sectional study with subjects students Diploma
III of Nutrition, University of Muhammadiyah Semarang. Data were collected by
interview and recall method for fluid consumption, dietary fiber, physical
activity, and the process of defecation. Statistical analysis using the Mann
Whitney test to determine differences in fluid intake, dietary fiber, and physical
activity based on the process of defecation.
Based on the statistical test Mann Whitney p = 0.000 there was
significant discrepancy between fluid intake , dietary fiber based on the
process of defecation and consistency of stool as well p = 0.010 there was
significant difference between physical activity based on the process of
defecation and consistency of stool.
The Conclusions is consumption of fluid, fiber food and physical activity
sufficient in an amount can make easy the process of defecation rather than
fluid intake, dietary fiber, and low physical activity.
Keywords: Fluid Consumption,
Dietary Fiber, Physical Activity, defecation process
Penulis: Elma Novianingrum,
Ali Rosidi, Yunan Kholifattudin Syadi
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd160443
