Effects of Pear Juice on Weight Loss in Obese Adolescents

Authors

  • Yulia Purnamasari Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
  • Isna Hikmawati Departemen Epidemiologi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
  • Vivi Leona Amelia Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
  • Kris Linggardini Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22487/htj.v11i2.1597

Keywords:

obese teens, genetic history, breakfast habits, fast food habits, pear juice

Abstract

Background: Adolescents are highly vulnerable to nutritional problems, with obesity recognized as a global epidemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). In Indonesia, around 13.5% of individuals over 18 are overweight, and 28.7% are obese. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of pear juice consumption on weight loss among obese adolescents. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test control group design was conducted. Participants were divided into intervention and control groups, each with 34 obese adolescents selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Paired t-Test and Independent t-Test at a significance level of </ 0.05. Results: Most respondents were male (55.9%), 75.0% were classified as obese based on BMI, and 60.3% had a genetic predisposition to obesity. The intervention group showed an average weight loss of 1.91 +/ 0.332 kg, while the control group had an average weight gain of 1.79 +/ 0.155 kg. Although weight loss in the intervention group was significant, the difference between groups was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Pear juice may help reduce weight in obese adolescents, possibly due to its fiber content that supports calorie regulation. Further studies with larger samples are recommended.

Author Biography

Isna Hikmawati, Departemen Epidemiologi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Departemen Epidemiologi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia

 

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Published

2025-04-30

How to Cite

Purnamasari, Y., Hikmawati, I., Amelia, V. L., & Linggardini, K. . (2025). Effects of Pear Juice on Weight Loss in Obese Adolescents. Healthy Tadulako Journal (Jurnal Kesehatan Tadulako), 11(2), 211-220. https://doi.org/10.22487/htj.v11i2.1597

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