Gambaran upaya penurunan berat badan melalui olahraga aerobik pada remaja obes Kelas X Tahun 2016 di SMA Kristen Irene Manado

Nationally, the incidence of obesity in ages 13-15 years is 4.5% in males and 2.9% in females. In North Sulawesi, the incidence of obesity in ages 13-15 years is 3% in males and 3.8% in females. This was a descriptive study. Data were obtained by filling questionnaires and direct observation together with the sport teachers at the sport field of KONI Sario Manado. Aerobic exercices (jogging and running) 1 hour per week were performed for four weeks. Respondents were 8 obese male respondents and 8 female obese respondents Of the 16 respondents, 9 had less knowledge about high-fat foods, cholesterol, and calories; 7 had good knowledge about that. In terms of attitudes and actions, 16 respondents did not follow a balanced and healthy diet. After the 4-week aerobic exercise, the mean weight loss of male respondents was 0.15 kg and of female respondents was 0.20 kg. Among male respondents, the mean fat loss was 0.2 cm in arm circumference, 0.25 cm in abdominal circumference, and 0.15 cm in thigh circumference meanwhile among the female respondents, the mean fat loss was 0.21 cm in arm circumference, 0.18 cm in abdominal circumference, and 0.30 cm in thigh circumference. Conclusion: All respondents did not follow a balanced and healthy diet. The numbers of respondents with poor knowledge and of respondents with good knowledge about high-fat foods, cholesterol, and calories were nearly the same. After aerobic exercise, there were decreases in body weight, arm circumference, abdominal circumference, and thigh circumference among male and female respondents.Keywords: diet management, balanced menu, aerobic exercise Abstrak: Kejadian obesitas secara nasional di usia 13-15 tahun pada laki-laki ialah 4,5% dan pada perempuan 2,9%. Di Sulawesi Utara kejadian obesitas di usia 13-15 tahun pada laki-laki 3% dan pada perempuan 3,8%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran upaya penurunan berat badan melalui olahraga aerobik pada remaja obes Kelas X Tahun 2016 di SMA Kristen Irene Manado. Jenis penelitian ...