Research Article
Portrait of Knowledge About Nutritional Needs and Nutritional Status Among Fashion Students at Universitas Negeri Medan
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361105, author={Yatty Destani Sandy and Erni Rukmana and Kanaya Yori Damanik and Caca Pratiwi and Kalasta Ayunda Putri}, title={Portrait of Knowledge About Nutritional Needs and Nutritional Status Among Fashion Students at Universitas Negeri Medan}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovation in Education, Science, and Culture, ICIESC 2025, 16 September 2025, Medan, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICIESC}, year={2026}, month={3}, keywords={nutritional needs; knowledge; nutritional status}, doi={10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361105} }- Yatty Destani Sandy
Erni Rukmana
Kanaya Yori Damanik
Caca Pratiwi
Kalasta Ayunda Putri
Year: 2026
Portrait of Knowledge About Nutritional Needs and Nutritional Status Among Fashion Students at Universitas Negeri Medan
ICIESC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361105
Abstract
Nutritional issues among university students remain a serious concern as they affect health, learning concentration, and productivity. Many students face nutrient imbalances due to irregular eating patterns, and limited knowledge of daily nutritional needs. This study aimed to describe nutrition knowledge and nutritional status among fashion students at Universitas Negeri Medan. Using a descriptive quantitative design, 60 students were selected by purposive sampling. Nutrition knowledge was assessed through a structured questionnaire, and nutritional status was determined by Body Mass Index (BMI). Results showed that 28.3% of students had low knowledge, 71.7% moderate, and none had good knowledge. Regarding nutritional status, 56.7% had normal BMI, 20% were underweight, and 23.3% overweight. Targeted nutrition education is therefore essential to enhance students’ understanding and promote healthy lifestyles and academic performance.
