Micronutrient intake and sedentary lifestyle based on metabolic type in femalecollege students with normal weight

Individuals with a body mass index (BMI) within the normal range are considered healthier. However, according to a study, several individuals with a BMI of <25 kg/m2 also showed an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders. Abnormal metabolism is influenced by several factors, including micronutrient intake and a sedentary lifestyle. This study aimed to analyze differences in micronutrient intake, such as calcium, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C, and sedentary lifestyle in metabolically unhealthy normal weight (MUNW) and metabolically healthy normal weight (MHNW) individuals. This investigation was an observational research study with a case-control design. Sampling was performed using consecutive sampling with 25 subjects for each group. All subjects were female with an age range of 19-23 years. Subjects had BMI screening and blood sampling. Micronutrient intake was measured by the Semi-Quantitative–Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQFFQ) and sedentary lifestyle using the Adolescent Sedentary Activity Questionnaire (ASAQ). Bivariate analysis was performed using the independent t-test and the Mann–Whitney U test. The intake of calcium, vitamin D, E, and C in MHNW was higher than in MUNW and was significantly different except for vitamin D, although the two groups’ mean adequacy level was still classified as a deficit. The MUNW’s duration of sedentary activity (703.4 mins/day) was higher than the MHNW’s (515.8 mins/day), and the mean of the two groups was classified as high. There were differences in the intake of calcium, vitamins C and E, and a sedentary lifestyle between the MHNW and MUNW groups (p<0.05). Intakes of micronutrients such as calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin E in the MHNW group were higher than that in the MUNW group. It differed significantly, although the level of adequacy in both groups was classified as a deficit rather than a requirement.