Consumption, Nutrition Status and Metabolic Risk of Students from Highland Papua in Salatiga, Central Java

Background/Aims: The student transition period due to urbanization affects their lifestyle and patterns. New environmental exposure supports their sedentary lifestyle. Adaptation changes characterized by an unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity put students at risk of nutritional problems and an increased metabolic risk in early adulthood. The study aimed to analyze the relationship between consumption habits, nutritional status, and metabolic risk in students from Highland Papua exposed to the new environment and lifestyle. Methods: Cross-sectional study with quantitative descriptive design was conducted from March to June 2017 in Salatiga, Central Java. The subjects were 31 students from Lani tribe Highland Papua. Data were analyzed using Pearson Test of body weight, height, waist circumference, hip circumference, BMI, RLPLP, total fat, frequency of food consumption, physical activity and indicators of clinical biochemical (blood pressure, gout, fasting blood glucose and cholesterol). Results: Pearson correlation test results showed that the frequency of consumption was associated with nutritional status (anthropometry) and clinical indicators. While physical activity was associated negatively with fasting blood glucose. Conclusion: Exposure to environmental aspects in relation to consumption and physical activity influenced the nutritional status and increased metabolic risk in Papua students.