Handgrip Strength and Malnutrition (Undernutrition) in Hospitalized Versus Nonhospitalized Children Aged 6–14 Years

Jensen, Kayla; Bellini, Sarah Gunnell; Derrick, Jennifer Willahan; Fullmer, Susan; Eggett, Dennis L.

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“…It has been concluded that, among children and adolescents, handgrip strength can better assess malnutrition and it may be a potential marker of undernutrition in hospitalized patients [26]. Adolescent girls with low weight obtained lower levels of handgrip strength compared to girls with normal weights [33]; however, other studies found no differences in handgrip strength among female adolescents with low weight or normal weight, as well as those who are overweight [34].…”

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“…Scores of 0 or 1 in the http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1678-9865202033e190154 CONUT are considered normal values and values equal or greater than 2 might be taken as evidence of different levels of undernutrition. Therefore, to discriminate the existence of undernourishment, our subjects should meet at least one of the following criteria: value <-1.00 in BMI Z-score [18,19,26]; value <15th percentile in the fat and/or fat-free mass corresponding to their gender and age [27]; and/or score ≥2 in the CONUT [5].…”

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Physical fitness and nutritional status in female adolescents with anorexia nervosa

2020

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Objective This study aimed to determine whether physical fitness is related to nutritional status in a sample of female adolescents with anorexia nervosa, to contrast the nourished and undernourished patients, and to compare the physical fitness in these patients with normative data of healthy subjects stratified by age and gender. Methods Nutritional status was determined using the body mass index Z-score, fat mass, fat-free mass (bioelectrical impedance analysis), and the Controlling Nutritional Status score in 15 anorexic adolescents with 14.3±1.6 years. Physical fitness was assessed using the ALPHA-Fitness Battery (handgrip strength, standing broad jump, 4x10m shuttle run, and 20m shuttle run tests). Results Handgrip strength was significantly associated with all variables of nutritional status, except with the three blood components of the Controlling Nutritional Status score. The undernourished anorexic patients showed significantly worse physical fitness than the nourished anorexic patients in all tests, except in the standing broad jump and the 4x10m shuttle run tests. The physical fitness tests of the female anorexic adolescents showed scores significantly worse than those of the normative European female adolescent population. Conclusion The observation of female adolescents with anorexia nervosa showed associations between higher physical fitness levels and better nutritional statuses. Handgrip strength and 20m shuttle run tests may be options of additional indicators of undernutrition in anorexic female adolescents. The undernourished anorexic patients showed worse physical fitness than the nourished ones. According to normative data for healthy sex- and agematched adolescents, physical fitness is severely impaired in anorexic female adolescents.

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Physical fitness and nutritional status in female adolescents with anorexia nervosa

2020

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“…The movement was repeated 3 times for both hands and the obtained value was recorded and averaged. 10 To understand the dominant hand, the child was asked to write her/his name in the air, and whichever hand she wrote, that hand was recorded as dominant. 10…”

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“…9 Although there are no reference values for children yet, the use of HGS over 6 years old is recommended by the ASPEN. 10,11 This study was planned and conducted as controlled, cross-sectional research to compare HGS of malnourished adolescents with adolescents with normal nutritional status who were referred to the pediatric gastroenterology outpatient clinic.…”

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

Doğan,

Yabanci Ayhan,

Tuna Kirsaçlioğlu

et al. 2023

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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.

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“…Measurement of HGS is non-invasive, simple, and affordable. It may enable the investigation of acute changes in nutritional status and evaluation and prognosis of muscular strength in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, congenital myotonic dystrophy, and traumatic hand injuries [ 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ]. Children’s height, weight, muscular mass, and bone density all impact HGS [ 20 ].…”

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Age and Gender Differences in Anthropometric Characteristics and Motor Performance of 3 through 6 Young Kids Aged (Pilot Study)

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Background: It is crucial to evaluate children’s motor coordination and strength to identify possible motor deficits on the right or left side of the body. However, whether a distinction exists in children aged 3–6 must be clarified. The goal of the current research was to investigate the differences in motor skills between preschool boys and girls, dominant and non-dominant hands or legs, in children of preschool age. (2) Methods: The present study was conducted on a sample of children (boys, n = 52; girls, n = 52; age range, 3–6 years). Three motor tests evaluated on both sides of the body served as the sample of factors used to measure athletic performance. Leg tapping (15 s), hand tapping (15 s), and a maximal hand grip strength (HGS) test kg. (3) Results: The study’s findings show no statistically significant variations in preschool boys’ and girls’ motor skills. Preschool girls had better results in the right leg tapping than preschool boys t (98) = 2.08; p ≤ 0.04. We found a significant difference between genders aged 3–4, 4–5, and 5–6 years. No correlation was found between the girls’ three variables and age. A small but significant positive correlation was found between dominant hand tapping and age r2 (52) = 0.21; p ≤ 0.01, dominant leg tapping and age r2 (52) = 0.20; p ≤ 0.01 and dominant HGS and age r2 (52) = 0.17; p ≤ 0.01. No noticeable differences were identified when comparing the dominant side with the non-dominant side in each group. The results show that most children prefer to use their right hand and right leg as their dominant sides. (4) Conclusion: The authors of this study focus on the functional (frequency of movements) and dynamic (differences in muscle strength between body sides) elements of asymmetry. Future studies should examine the influence of morphology on performance with the dominant or non-dominant body side.

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Handgrip Strength and Malnutrition (Undernutrition) in Hospitalized Versus Nonhospitalized Children Aged 6–14 Years

Cited by 10 publications

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Physical fitness and nutritional status in female adolescents with anorexia nervosa

Physical fitness and nutritional status in female adolescents with anorexia nervosa

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

Age and Gender Differences in Anthropometric Characteristics and Motor Performance of 3 through 6 Young Kids Aged (Pilot Study)

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