CORRELATION BETWEEN SNACKING HABITS AND DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
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Background: School-age children spend a significant portion of their day at school. Due to the high intensity of school activities, they often feel hungry more frequently, prompting them to purchase snacks. They are typically drawn to foods that are visually appealing in terms of color, taste, and packaging, often without considering the potential health effects. As a result, these children frequently suffer from digestive issues caused by harmful microorganisms such as those leading to diarrhea and typhoid fever or by toxic chemical substances that can pose serious health risks. Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between snacking habits and the occurrence of digestive disorders among school-age children at an elementary school in Palembang. Method: This study employed an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design, using purposive sampling as the sampling technique, and involved a total of 72 respondents. Discussion: Data were collected using questionnaires. The results of the Chi-square test showed a p-value of 0.000, which is less than the significance level of α = 0.05, indicating a significant relationship between snacking habits and the incidence of digestive disorders. Additionally, it was found that 34 children (47.2%) had unhealthy snacking habits, while 38 children (52.8%) demonstrated healthy snacking habits. Regarding digestive health, 38 children (52.8%) experienced digestive disorders, whereas 34 children (47.2%) did not.
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