Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Using Handgrip Strength in Determining Malnutrition in Adolescents

Doǧan G., Yabancı Ayhan N., Tuna Kırsaçlıoğlu C., Kuloğlu Z., Kansu Tanca A.

Topics in Clinical Nutrition, vol.38, no.4, pp.336-345, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/tin.0000000000000329
  • Journal Name: Topics in Clinical Nutrition
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.336-345
  • Keywords: handgrip, HGS, malnutrition, muscle strength, nutrition assessment, pediatrics
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using handgrip strength (HGS) in determining malnutrition in adolescents. Sixty-two participants (10-18 years of age), 33 malnourished and 29 healthy participants, were recruited. A questionnaire was administered, and anthropometric parameters and HGS were measured. Dominant HGS was different in children with (11.6 ± 5.8 nkgF) or without (21.6 ± 5.7 kgF) malnutrition (P <.001). Body mass index, triceps/biceps skinfold, neck/waist/wrist circumferences, and arm muscle area were correlated with HGS. According to receiver operating characteristic analysis, dominant (area under the curve [AUC]: 85.9%), and nondominant HGSs (AUC: 83.9%) were possible predictors for malnutrition. HGS may be used as a tool for malnutrition assessment in adolescents.