Descriptions of Macronutrients Consumption and Nutritional Status in Women of Childbearing Age with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Surabaya

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder commonly found in the female reproductive sistem with a prevalence of 4-10% worldwide. Women with PCOS generally exhibit increased appetite, have a preference for high glycemic index foods, and tend to consume protein in larger amounts. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of macronutrient consumption and nutritional status in women of childbearing age with polycystic ovary syndrome in Surabaya. This study is a descriptinve quantitative study. The respondents in this study were 16 women aged 23-30 years with polycystic ovary syndrome who live in the city of Surabaya. The data obtained are primary data obtained from the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnare (SQ-FFQ) questionnare and the respondents Body Mass Indeks. Data analysis used univariate tests status in women of childbearing age with polycystic ovary syndrome. The results of this study indicate that the carbohydrate intake of the majority of respondents has not reached the recommended carbohydrate needs. The fat intake of the majority of respondents exceeds the recommended fat needs. The protein intake of the majority of respondents exceeds the recommendes protein needs. The nutritional status of respondents shows a BMI of 50% normal, 6.25% overweight dan 43.75% obesity.