Hubungan antara asupan energi dengan status gizi pelajar

Background: Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and development, requiring adequate energy intake to support daily activities and growth processes. An unbalanced energy intake can have a significant impact on the nutritional status of adolescents. Excess energy intake can lead to overweight and obesity, while insufficient energy intake can decrease immunity and increase the risk of various diseases. Purpose: To determine the relationship between energy intake levels and nutritional status among students. Method: A quantitative research uses an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional study design, held in March-September 2025 at State Senior High School 2 Tondano. The entire student population consisted of 60 respondents. Data were collected using a 2x24 Hour Food Recall Form questionnaire and Body Mass Index according to Age (BMI/A) measurements, then analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: Most students had an energy intake of less than 68.3% and 61.7% were classified as having good nutrition. This shows that there is a significant relationship between energy intake and nutritional status in students with a p-value = 0.047 (p