Comparison of Nutrition Status as Assessed by Revised IAP 2015 Growth Charts and CDC 2000 Growth Charts in Lower Socioeconomic Class School Children

Premkumar, Sarala; Venkatramanan, Padmasani; Dhivyalakshmi, J; Gayathri, T

doi:10.1007/s12098-019-03036-w

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“…Moreover, waist circumference (WC) was assessed by placing a Cescorf ® inelastic measuring tape (Cescorf, Porto Alegre, Brazil), calibrated to 1 mm, at the midpoint between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest. The weight-for-age z-score (WAZ), height-for-age z-score (HAZ), and body mass index (BMI)-for-age z-score (BAZ) were computed based on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) growth charts [ 38 ] for 2–20 years of age, illustrated in Table 1 [ 39 , 40 ].…”

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“…was assessed by placing a Cescorf ® inelastic measuring tape (Cescorf, Porto Alegre, Brazil), calibrated to 1 mm, at the midpoint between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest. The weight-for-age z-score (WAZ), height-for-age z-score (HAZ), and body mass index (BMI)-for-age z-score (BAZ) were computed based on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) growth charts [38] for 2-20 years of age, illustrated in Table 1 [39,40]. Body composition parameters were evaluated with a Biodynamic 450 ® version 5.1 analyzer (Biodynamics Corporation, Seattle, WA, USA) administered by a trained healthcare professional.…”

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Body Composition and Anthropometric Measurements in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case–Control Study in Lebanon

Rouphael,

Sacre,

Bitar

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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The occurrence of overweight and obesity among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has become a worldwide epidemic. However, there is limited research on this topic in the Lebanese population. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the differences in anthropometric measurements and body composition variables among Lebanese children, pre-adolescents, and adolescents diagnosed with ASD in contrast to typically developing peers across various developmental stages. Additionally, it aimed to investigate the prevalence of overweight and obesity within this population. A total of 86 participants with ASD and 86 controls were involved in this case–control study, conducted between June 2022 and June 2023. Anthropometric measurements and body composition variables were assessed, followed by statistical analyses to examine the differences between these two groups. The results revealed a significantly higher prevalence of overweight and obesity among individuals with ASD, particularly evident during childhood and pre-adolescence. Additionally, this group exhibited a higher body fat mass and total body fat percentage compared to controls. However, there were no significant differences observed between the two groups during adolescence. These findings emphasize the significance of monitoring and addressing weight status in individuals with ASD to improve their overall health outcomes. Future research directions could focus on investigating the underlying mechanisms contributing to the heightened prevalence of overweight and obesity in this population, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and well-being.

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