P129 - THE ASSOCIATION OF PROTEIN INTAKE WITH BODY COMPOSITION IN BONGKASA VILLAGE, BALI

P129

THE ASSOCIATION OF PROTEIN INTAKE WITH BODY COMPOSITION IN BONGKASA VILLAGE, BALI

C. I. M. Dalem Sukawati^1,*, A. A. S. Mirah Prabandari¹, A. I Wayan Harimawan¹, I. W. Weta¹, S. Adhy Awan¹, N. K. Sumartini¹, I. W. G. Sutadarma¹

¹Clinical Nutrition Department, Udayana University/Ngoerah Hospital, Bali, Indonesia

Rationale: Protein intake plays a critical role in maintaining optimal body composition, particularly in preserving lean muscle mass. Understanding this relationship is essential in rural populations such as Bongkasa Village, Bali, where dietary patterns may differ from urban settings. This study aims to investigate the association between protein intake and body composition among adults in Bongkasa Village, Bali.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 50 adult participants selected through purposive sampling. Body composition parameters, including body mass index (BMI), fat mass index (FMI), skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and visceral fat were assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using multiple linear regression adjusted for age dan sex to determine the relationship between protein intake and body composition variables.

Results: The mean protein intake among participants was 58.44 ±17.02 g/day. Based on categorized intake, 82.0% of participants were classified as having low protein intake.  Protein intake was associated with SMI (β = 0.416, p =0.003). Protein intake was not associated with FMI (β = -0.196, p=0.172), BMI (β = -0.105, p=0.467), or visceral fat (B = -0.132, p=0.360)

Conclusion: Most adults in Bongkasa Village had inadequate protein intake, with a significant association observed between protein intake and skeletal muscle mass index. These findings highlight the importance of adequate protein consumption in supporting muscle preservation. Interventions aimed at improving dietary protein intake may be beneficial for enhancing body composition and overall nutritional status in rural populations.

Disclosure of Interest: None declared