Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Using Handgrip Strength in Determining Malnutrition in Adolescents
Topics in Clinical Nutrition, cilt.38, sa.4, ss.336-345, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 38 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/tin.0000000000000329
- Dergi Adı: Topics in Clinical Nutrition
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Veterinary Science Database
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.336-345
- Anahtar Kelimeler: handgrip, HGS, malnutrition, muscle strength, nutrition assessment, pediatrics
- Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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.