HOW DO NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND EXERCISE AFFECT DYSMENORRHEA IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Children in junior high school benefit significantly from participating in various sports, particularly those geared toward female students. Many people achieve a healthy level of physical activity, which is affected by multiple factors, including nutritional status and those connected to dietary factors. Because the body relies on certain foods as sources of energy, the construction of body cells, the production of biocatalysts, and the metabolism of food are all required to follow the body. This study focused on the experiences of female students at SMP Kepulauan Meranti Regency when they were engaged in the process of acquiring sports-related knowledge. Through the use of the correlational research approach, this study aims to establish whether there is a connection between two or more variables. According to the findings, it was determined that the level of physical activity engaged by some of the female students at this institution is still inadequate or not very excellent. This can be seen mainly from their appearance and attitude, particularly in following and doing the learning materials of the health assessor, where it seems that female students are lazy in doing sports activities, get tired quickly, and lack enthusiasm. Some of them have pale faces, indicating that they are unhealthy.