Relationship between Physical Activity and Chronotype with Nutritional Status in Female Students during Covid-19 Pandemic

Background: There has been a decrease in physical activity among female students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be a risk factor for obesity in female students. This study was undertaken to analyze the relationship between physical activity, chronotype, and nutritional status in female students during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In a cross-sectional stud, 171 female students were enrolled as respondents in Jebres, Surakarta using multistage random sampling and simple random sampling methods. Data were analyzed using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A) and Morningness- Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ). Results: Female students had mostly normal nutritional status, but 26.9% were overweight. There was a relationship between physical activity (p=0.032) and chronotype (p=0.004) with nutritional status among female students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Physical activity and chronotype showed significant relationship with nutritional status among female students during the COVID-19 pandemic.