Skripsi
PROFIL ASUPAN LEMAK PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III DI KECAMATAN KERTAPATI
Background: Essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 play an important role during pregnancy, particularly in supporting fetal neurological development and immune system maturation. An imbalance in the omega-3/omega-6 ratio has been associated with an increased risk of pregnancy complications, while previous studies have reported low essential fatty acid intake among pregnant women in Indonesia. This study aimed to describe the profile of fat intake among third trimester pregnant women in Kertapati District. Methods: This descriptive quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design involving 50 third-trimester pregnant women attending antenatal care at private midwifery practices in Kertapati District. Data were collected through interviews using a validated SQ-FFQ, processed using NutriSurvey software, and analyzed descriptively with SPSS. Results: The majority of respondents were aged 19–29 years (58%), had completed senior high school or equivalent education (60%), were unemployed (88%), and had a normal pre-pregnancy nutritional status (40%). The mean daily fat intake was 97.59 grams, with 74% of respondents exceeding the recommended dietary allowance, and fat contributed 35.04% of total daily energy intake. The mean omega-3 intake was 0.83 grams and omega-6 intake was 6.15 grams, with most respondents classified as having inadequate intake based on dietary recommendations (84% and 94%, respectively). The mean omega-3/omega-6 ratio was 0.14, equivalent to 1:7. Conclusion: Third-trimester pregnant women in Kertapati District exhibited high total daily fat intake; however, the intake of essential fatty acids remained inadequate within the overall fat consumption. Keywords: Fat intake, omega-3, omega-6, omega-3/omega-6 ratio, third-trimester pregnant women