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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Maret

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The Association Between Nutritional Status and Physical Fitness of 1st Mulyosari Elementary School Students

N Ni Made Ida Damma Anggraeni K Khairun Nisa Berawi D Dyah Wulan Sumekar Rengganis Wardani A Agustyas Tjiptaningrum
13 March 2026 Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Maret https://doi.org/10.35912/jimi.v5i2.5896
Abstract

Purpose: Adequate nutritional intake is essential during the school-age period to support growth and development. In addition to fulfilling energy requirements, nutrient-rich foods contribute to the proper development of body tissues. When the diet lacks sufficient essential nutrients, and this condition persists over time, the growth of muscles and bones may be impaired, ultimately influencing an individual’s level of physical fitness.

Methodology/approach: This study utilized a cross-sectional design with the chi-square test. A total of 95 respondents satisfied the established inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results: Of the respondents, 24 (25.3%) were classified as obese based on Body Mass Index (BMI), 46 (48.4%) had normal BMI, and 25 (26.3%) had underweight BMI. Regarding physical fitness, 20 (21.1%) respondents were categorized as having poor fitness, 20 (21.1 %) had moderate fitness, and 55 (57.9%) demonstrated good physical fitness. The analysis yielded a p-value of p < 0.001, which is p < 0.050.

Conclusions: This study found a relationship between nutritional status and physical fitness among elementary school students.

Limitations: This study had limitations owing to its relatively small sample size and the use of a cross-sectional design, which does not allow us to determine causal links between nutritional status and physical fitness.

Contributions: This study offers valuable insights into the relationship between nutritional status and physical fitness. The findings may facilitate the early identification of nutrition-related fitness problems and serve as supporting evidence for school-based and health program interventions.

Keywords: Elementary School Children Nutritional Status Physical Fitness
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Anggraeni, N. M. I. D., Berawi, K. N., Wardani, D. W. S. R., & Tjiptaningrum, A. (2026). The Association Between Nutritional Status and Physical Fitness of 1st Mulyosari Elementary School Students. Jurnal Ilmu Medis Indonesia, 5(2), 49–58. https://doi.org/10.35912/jimi.v5i2.5896
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