Contribution of physical activity, eating behavior and quality of sleep to the body mage index of upper-grade elementary school students in Yogyakarta city

Abstract

This study aims to determine the contribution of physical activity, eating behavior, and sleep quality to the Body Mass Index of upper-class elementary school students in Yogyakarta City. This type of research is a correlational study. The population in this study is elementary school students in the upper class of the City of Yogyakarta. The sampling was taken by 754 students using the Slovin formula with a level of 5%. The instruments used were the physical activity questionnaire (PAQ-C), the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire, and the PSQI questionnaire. Data analysis used the F test with a significance level of 5%. Results: Physical education teachers must pay more attention to the development of their students. Many children have bodies with abnormal body weight, so further research must be carried out regarding physical activity, eating behavior, and sleep quality, so children's growth is more optimal.