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M. Unosson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Obese very old women have low relative handgrip strength, poor physical function, and difficulties in daily living
The journal of nutrition health & aging, 2015Co-Authors: Huan-ji Dong, J. Marcusson, E. Wressle, M. UnossonAbstract:Objectives To investigate whether anthropometric and body composition variables and handgrip strength (HS) were associated with physical function and independent daily living in 88-year-old Swedish women. Participants A cross-sectional analysis of 83 community-dwelling women aged 88 years who were of normal weight (n=30), overweight (n=29), and obese (n=24) was performed. Measurements Body weight (Wt), height, waist circumference (WC), and arm circumference were assessed using an electronic scale and a measuring tape. Tricep Skinfold thickness was measured using a Skinfold Calliper. Fat mass (FM) and fat-free mass (FFM) were measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and HS was recorded with an electronic grip force instrument. Linear regression was used to determine the contributions of parameters as a single predictor or as a ratio of HS to physical function (Short Form-36, SF-36_PF) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Results Obese women had greater absolute FM and FFM and lower HS corrected for FFM and HS-based ratios (i.e., HS/Wt, HS/body mass index [BMI]) than their normal weight and overweight counterparts. After adjusting for physical activity levels and the number of chronic diseases, HS-based ratios explained more variance in SF-36_PF scoring (R^2, 0.52–0.54) than single anthropometric and body composition variables (R^2, 0.45–0.51). WC, HS, and HS-based ratios (HS/Wt and HS/FFM) were also associated with independence in IADL. Conclusion Obese very old women have a high WC but their HS is relatively low in relation to their Wt and FFM. These parameters are better than BMI for predicting physical function and independent daily living.
Huan-ji Dong - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Obese very old women have low relative handgrip strength, poor physical function, and difficulties in daily living
The journal of nutrition health & aging, 2015Co-Authors: Huan-ji Dong, J. Marcusson, E. Wressle, M. UnossonAbstract:Objectives To investigate whether anthropometric and body composition variables and handgrip strength (HS) were associated with physical function and independent daily living in 88-year-old Swedish women. Participants A cross-sectional analysis of 83 community-dwelling women aged 88 years who were of normal weight (n=30), overweight (n=29), and obese (n=24) was performed. Measurements Body weight (Wt), height, waist circumference (WC), and arm circumference were assessed using an electronic scale and a measuring tape. Tricep Skinfold thickness was measured using a Skinfold Calliper. Fat mass (FM) and fat-free mass (FFM) were measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and HS was recorded with an electronic grip force instrument. Linear regression was used to determine the contributions of parameters as a single predictor or as a ratio of HS to physical function (Short Form-36, SF-36_PF) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Results Obese women had greater absolute FM and FFM and lower HS corrected for FFM and HS-based ratios (i.e., HS/Wt, HS/body mass index [BMI]) than their normal weight and overweight counterparts. After adjusting for physical activity levels and the number of chronic diseases, HS-based ratios explained more variance in SF-36_PF scoring (R^2, 0.52–0.54) than single anthropometric and body composition variables (R^2, 0.45–0.51). WC, HS, and HS-based ratios (HS/Wt and HS/FFM) were also associated with independence in IADL. Conclusion Obese very old women have a high WC but their HS is relatively low in relation to their Wt and FFM. These parameters are better than BMI for predicting physical function and independent daily living.
Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Comparison of Body Fat Percentages in Nigerian Obese Females Using Field Methods
Journal of Health Science, 2020Co-Authors: Antoninus Obinna Ezeukwu, Chioma G. Ezeoranu, Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu, Uche M. Ugwoke, Nelson E. Ekechukwu, Maduabuchukwu J. NwankwoAbstract:Objective: Assessment of correlation and agreement among three different field methods of determining Percent Body Fat (PBF) in obese University females. Methods: Convenience and snowball sampling technique were used to recruit 30 obese females for the study. PBF were obtained from each participant using three field methods of bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA), Skinfold Calliper (SC) and body adiposity index (BAI) respectively. Data were analysed using Pearson correlation, independent t-test and Bland-Altman plot. Alpha level was set at 0.05. Results: There was no significant relationship (r=0.376; p=0.30) between methods of assessing percentage body fat using SC and BIA. There was significant relationship (r=0.196; p=0.041) between BAI and BIA methods of assessing percentage body fat. There was no significant relationship in the results obtained between each of the other methods and Skinfold Calliper. Conclusions: There was a poor level of agreement amongst the methods despite the evidence or lack of relationships.
E. Wressle - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Obese very old women have low relative handgrip strength, poor physical function, and difficulties in daily living
The journal of nutrition health & aging, 2015Co-Authors: Huan-ji Dong, J. Marcusson, E. Wressle, M. UnossonAbstract:Objectives To investigate whether anthropometric and body composition variables and handgrip strength (HS) were associated with physical function and independent daily living in 88-year-old Swedish women. Participants A cross-sectional analysis of 83 community-dwelling women aged 88 years who were of normal weight (n=30), overweight (n=29), and obese (n=24) was performed. Measurements Body weight (Wt), height, waist circumference (WC), and arm circumference were assessed using an electronic scale and a measuring tape. Tricep Skinfold thickness was measured using a Skinfold Calliper. Fat mass (FM) and fat-free mass (FFM) were measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and HS was recorded with an electronic grip force instrument. Linear regression was used to determine the contributions of parameters as a single predictor or as a ratio of HS to physical function (Short Form-36, SF-36_PF) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Results Obese women had greater absolute FM and FFM and lower HS corrected for FFM and HS-based ratios (i.e., HS/Wt, HS/body mass index [BMI]) than their normal weight and overweight counterparts. After adjusting for physical activity levels and the number of chronic diseases, HS-based ratios explained more variance in SF-36_PF scoring (R^2, 0.52–0.54) than single anthropometric and body composition variables (R^2, 0.45–0.51). WC, HS, and HS-based ratios (HS/Wt and HS/FFM) were also associated with independence in IADL. Conclusion Obese very old women have a high WC but their HS is relatively low in relation to their Wt and FFM. These parameters are better than BMI for predicting physical function and independent daily living.
J. Marcusson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Obese very old women have low relative handgrip strength, poor physical function, and difficulties in daily living
The journal of nutrition health & aging, 2015Co-Authors: Huan-ji Dong, J. Marcusson, E. Wressle, M. UnossonAbstract:Objectives To investigate whether anthropometric and body composition variables and handgrip strength (HS) were associated with physical function and independent daily living in 88-year-old Swedish women. Participants A cross-sectional analysis of 83 community-dwelling women aged 88 years who were of normal weight (n=30), overweight (n=29), and obese (n=24) was performed. Measurements Body weight (Wt), height, waist circumference (WC), and arm circumference were assessed using an electronic scale and a measuring tape. Tricep Skinfold thickness was measured using a Skinfold Calliper. Fat mass (FM) and fat-free mass (FFM) were measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and HS was recorded with an electronic grip force instrument. Linear regression was used to determine the contributions of parameters as a single predictor or as a ratio of HS to physical function (Short Form-36, SF-36_PF) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Results Obese women had greater absolute FM and FFM and lower HS corrected for FFM and HS-based ratios (i.e., HS/Wt, HS/body mass index [BMI]) than their normal weight and overweight counterparts. After adjusting for physical activity levels and the number of chronic diseases, HS-based ratios explained more variance in SF-36_PF scoring (R^2, 0.52–0.54) than single anthropometric and body composition variables (R^2, 0.45–0.51). WC, HS, and HS-based ratios (HS/Wt and HS/FFM) were also associated with independence in IADL. Conclusion Obese very old women have a high WC but their HS is relatively low in relation to their Wt and FFM. These parameters are better than BMI for predicting physical function and independent daily living.