Overweight masih menjadi masalah yang dialami oleh remaja di Kota Tarakan yang kejadiannya semakin meningkat, hal ini disebabkan oleh perubahan gaya hidup dan pola makan yang kurang tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara pola makan dan kejadian overweight pada siswa SMP Negeri 7 Tarakan. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross-sectional dengan melibatkan 80 siswa kelas IX yang dipilih melalui metode purposive random sampling. Data pola makan dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner frekuensi konsumsi makanan yang mencakup kategori karbohidrat, protein, lemak, vitamin, mineral, soft drink, dan makanan tinggi kalori. Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji korelasi Spearman untuk menentukan hubungan antara pola makan dan kejadian overweight. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pola makan, khususnya konsumsi makanan tinggi kalori, lemak, dan soft drink, memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan kejadian overweight (p < 0,05). Sementara itu, variabel konsumsi protein dan vitamin tidak memiliki hubungan terhadap kejadian overweight (p > 0,05). Untuk mengatasi masalah overweight maka diperlukan edukasi tentang gizi yang melibatkan kerjasama antara instansi pendidikan dan fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan khususnya Puskesmas, melalui penyuluhan berkala kepada siswa serta pengawasan terhadap kantin sekolah diharapkan dapat mengurangi prevalensi overweight pada remaja melalui peningkatan kesadaran dan perilaku makan sehat.

Kata Kunci: Pola Makan, Overweight, Remaja

Being overweight remains a significant issue among adolescents in Tarakan City, with increasing prevalence attributed to lifestyle changes and improper eating patterns. This study aims to analyze the relationship between eating patterns and the incidence of overweight among students at SMP Negeri 7 Tarakan. A cross- sectional design was employed, involving 80 ninth-grade students selected through purposive random sampling. Data on eating patterns were collected using a food frequency consumption questionnaire that included categories such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, soft drinks, and high-calorie foods. Data analysis was conducted using Spearman correlation tests to determine the relationship between eating patterns and the incidence of overweight. The results indicated that eating patterns, particularly the consumption of high-calorie foods, fats, and soft drinks, had a significant relationship with the incidence of overweight (p < 0.05). In contrast, protein and vitamin consumption variables did not show a significant relationship with the incidence of overweight (p > 0.05). To address the issue of bei of being overweight, it is essential to provide nutrition education that involves collaboration between educational institutions and health service facilities, particularly community health centers (Puskesmas). Regular counseling for students and monitoring school canteens are expected to reduce the prevalence of overweight among adolescents by enhancing awareness and promoting healthy eating behaviors. Keywords: Eating Patterns, Overweight, Adolescents