Biology Draft Extended Essay
1. INTRODUCTION
Research Topic
A comparative study of macronutrient intake between Indonesians 16-18 from two different socio-economic groups and their links to malnutrition
Research Question
Is there a significant difference between macronutrient intakes of Indonesians with a high and low socio-economic status (SES) in Jakarta, Indonesia?
Reasons For Choice of Topic
During the course of the International Baccalaureate program, I was privileged to be able to participate in one of the CAS projects, the CAS Clinic. As a member of this CAS group, I was exposed to one of the many poverty-stricken kampongs in Indonesia as we helped them fulfill their right to good health care. The life style and physical appearances of these Indonesians were very different to the ones of the more fortunate Indonesian students who attended my school, The British International School (BIS). These differences have appealed me to investigate to what extent wealth affects Indonesians in terms of the way it determines their dietary habits and therefore their health.
Objective
The purpose of this investigation is to compare the average macronutrient intake of Indonesians from two different socio-economic groups in terms of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and Fluids. I will investigate whether wealth is in fact a factor of “better” health. I picked the ages 16-18 because by doing so, Indonesian students taking the International Baccalaureate program in international schools would be able to relate these results. From this comparison, I will investigate whether or not there is a significant difference between the macronutrient intake of both SES groups and the effects of such difference to their health in terms of malnutrition.
In this investigation, the effects of malnutrition within the two Indonesian groups in terms of weight status and macronutrient deficiencies will also be examined.
Background Information
Macronutrients and Diet
The purpose of a diet is to consume food that provides one
Research Topic
A comparative study of macronutrient intake between Indonesians 16-18 from two different socio-economic groups and their links to malnutrition
Research Question
Is there a significant difference between macronutrient intakes of Indonesians with a high and low socio-economic status (SES) in Jakarta, Indonesia?
Reasons For Choice of Topic
During the course of the International Baccalaureate program, I was privileged to be able to participate in one of the CAS projects, the CAS Clinic. As a member of this CAS group, I was exposed to one of the many poverty-stricken kampongs in Indonesia as we helped them fulfill their right to good health care. The life style and physical appearances of these Indonesians were very different to the ones of the more fortunate Indonesian students who attended my school, The British International School (BIS). These differences have appealed me to investigate to what extent wealth affects Indonesians in terms of the way it determines their dietary habits and therefore their health.
Objective
The purpose of this investigation is to compare the average macronutrient intake of Indonesians from two different socio-economic groups in terms of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and Fluids. I will investigate whether wealth is in fact a factor of “better” health. I picked the ages 16-18 because by doing so, Indonesian students taking the International Baccalaureate program in international schools would be able to relate these results. From this comparison, I will investigate whether or not there is a significant difference between the macronutrient intake of both SES groups and the effects of such difference to their health in terms of malnutrition.
In this investigation, the effects of malnutrition within the two Indonesian groups in terms of weight status and macronutrient deficiencies will also be examined.
Background Information
Macronutrients and Diet
The purpose of a diet is to consume food that provides one