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Andes Pediatrica : Revista Chilena de... Aug 2021to verify the relationship between abdominal muscle endurance and the level of body fat, measured through the waist-to-height ratio, in young people with Down syndrome... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study
OBJECTIVE
to verify the relationship between abdominal muscle endurance and the level of body fat, measured through the waist-to-height ratio, in young people with Down syndrome (DS).
SUBJECT AND METHOD
A comparative descriptive study was carried out in 115 young people with DS (n = 65 men and n = 50 women) aged between 10 and 18 years, from the Maule Region. Age, weight, height, and waist circumference were evaluated. Body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) were calculated. The abdominal muscle endurance test (AME) was evaluated in 60 seconds and clas sified into two categories (low AME and acceptable AME).
RESULTS
Subjects of both sexes classified with adequate levels of AME showed lower WHtR and BMI values (p < 0.05), while those classified with low levels of AME showed higher values of WHtR and BMI (p < 0.05). The correlations between adiposity and AME were negative and ranged in both sexes from r = 0.20 to 0.25, p < 0.05. Conclu sion: The study showed that young people of both sexes with DS classified with adequate levels of AME, presented decreased values of WHtR.
Topics: Abdominal Muscles; Adiposity; Adolescent; Anthropometry; Child; Down Syndrome; Female; Humans; Male; Muscle Strength; Obesity; Waist Circumference; Waist-Height Ratio
PubMed: 34652372
DOI: 10.32641/andespediatr.v92i4.1520 -
Scientific Reports Oct 2019The purpose was to evaluate intra and inter-rater reliability, repeatability and absolute accuracy between ultrasound imaging (US) and caliper measures to determine...
The purpose was to evaluate intra and inter-rater reliability, repeatability and absolute accuracy between ultrasound imaging (US) and caliper measures to determine Spring ligament (SL) dimensions in cadavers. SLs were identified from 62 human feet from formaldehyde-embalmed cadavers. Intra and inter-observer reliability, repeatability and absolute accuracy of SL width, thickness and length between US and caliper measurements were determined at intra and inter-session by intraclass correlation coefficients, Pearson´s correlation coefficients, Student t tests, standard errors of measurement, minimum detectable changes, values of normality, 95% limits of agreement, and Bland-Altman plots. Excellent inter-session and inter-rater reliability, adequate absolute accuracy, almost perfect agreement and strong correlations were shown for caliper, US and their comparison for all SL dimensions. US measurements presented higher absolute accuracy than caliper measures for SL length and thickness dimensions, while caliper displayed greater absolute accuracy for SL width dimensions. Good repeatability (P > 0.05) was shown for all SL dimensions by US, caliper and their comparison, except for SL width dimension measured with US (P = 0.019). Both US and caliper could be recommended for all SL dimensions evaluation due to their excellent reliability and absolute accuracy in cadavers, although width dimensions should be considered with caution due to US repeatability differences.
Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anthropometry; Cadaver; Foot; Humans; Ligaments; Observer Variation; Reproducibility of Results; Ultrasonography
PubMed: 31616040
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-51384-6 -
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical... 2011to report anthropometry and morbidity among term low birth weight infants and anthropometry of their first time mothers during the first six months in relation to... (Randomized Controlled Trial)
Randomized Controlled Trial
BACKGROUND
to report anthropometry and morbidity among term low birth weight infants and anthropometry of their first time mothers during the first six months in relation to breastfeeding practice.
METHODS
we examined data from a randomized controlled trial in Manila, the Philippines. Of the 204 mothers randomized, 68 mothers received eight postpartum breastfeeding counseling sessions, the rest did not. Maternal and infant anthropometric data at birth, 2, 4 and 6 months were taken. During seven follow-up hospital visits, an independent interviewer recorded feeding data.
RESULTS
the 24 infants exclusively breastfed from birth to six months did not have diarrhea compared to 134 partially breastfed (mean 2.3 days) and 21 non-breastfed infants (mean 2.5 days). Partially breastfed and non-breastfed infants compared to exclusively breastfed infants had more frequent, as well as more severe episodes of respiratory infections. At six months, neither overall gain in infant weight, length and head circumferences nor mean maternal weight and body mass index differed significantly between the feeding groups.
CONCLUSIONS
exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months can be recommended in term low birth weight infants, who were protected from diarrhea, had fewer respiratory infections, required no hospitalization and had catch up growth. Exclusively breastfeeding mothers did not differ from mothers who breastfed partially or those who did not breastfeed with regard to weight changes at six months.
Topics: Anthropometry; Birth Weight; Body Height; Body Weight; Breast Feeding; Cephalometry; Diarrhea, Infantile; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Infant, Newborn; Male; Philippines; Weight Gain
PubMed: 21393112
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Kidney International Oct 1978The serial measurement of stature, weight, skin-fold thickness, mean arm circumference, skeletal maturity, and where appropriate, stage of sexual development are... (Review)
Review
The serial measurement of stature, weight, skin-fold thickness, mean arm circumference, skeletal maturity, and where appropriate, stage of sexual development are recommended as suitable indices for assessing growth in children with kidney disease. Methods of expressing the data for evaluating the individual child are generally used methods. Emphasis is given to relating stature to bone age in evaluating growth potential. Methods for comparing growth rates in groups of children are less well-developed. Using standard deviation scores is recommended for comparing stature in two groups of children or in the same child observed at the end of two different regimens. Weight using ideal weight-for-height as reference from a group of children can be treated statistically. Data of skinfold thickness and arm circumference from two groups can be handled statistically only when the groups are comparable in age and sex.
Topics: Anthropometry; Arm; Body Height; Body Weight; Bone Diseases; Bone and Bones; Cephalometry; Child, Preschool; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Puberty; Radiography; Skinfold Thickness
PubMed: 366233
DOI: 10.1038/ki.1978.140 -
The American Journal of Clinical... Jun 2021
Topics: Abdomen; Adipose Tissue; Body Mass Index; Humans; Prospective Studies; Waist Circumference
PubMed: 34060594
DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqab141 -
Nutricion Hospitalaria Jul 2021Background: prediabetes is a state observed before type-2 diabetes. Nowadays the obesity epidemic could be due to a rise in the incidence of prediabetes. Mexico has...
Background: prediabetes is a state observed before type-2 diabetes. Nowadays the obesity epidemic could be due to a rise in the incidence of prediabetes. Mexico has public policies for the management of non-communicable diseases. However, obesity rates continue to increase. The aim of this study was to elaborate on a diagnosis of prediabetes in the pediatric Mexican population, and compare the proportions of comorbidities that children with and without prediabetes had. Methods: a cross-sectional study was performed with 569 participants of 4 to 19 years of age from public schools. Anthropometric (weight, height, and waist circumference), clinical (blood pressure), and biochemical (fasting glucose, lipidic profile, and uric acid) variables were collected. Results: in all, 8.6 % of the population had prediabetes. Variables with the highest altered prevalence included triglycerides and systolic blood pressure. Boys had higher rates of prediabetes, altered BP, and hyperuricemia than girls. Children with prediabetes had a greater risk of elevated waist circumference, blood pressure, and uric acid measures. Conclusions: the Mexican pediatric population had elevated rates of prediabetes. Furthermore, the group with prediabetes had a higher risk of presenting high values of triglycerides, blood pressure, uric acid, and total cholesterol.
Topics: Adolescent; Anthropometry; Body Mass Index; Child; Child, Preschool; Comorbidity; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Female; Humans; Male; Mexico; Obesity; Prediabetic State; Prevalence; Young Adult
PubMed: 34105980
DOI: 10.20960/nh.03567 -
International Journal of Obesity (2005) Jun 2020Bland-Altman methods for assessing the agreement between two measures are highly cited. However, these methods may often not be used to assess agreement, and when used,...
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES
Bland-Altman methods for assessing the agreement between two measures are highly cited. However, these methods may often not be used to assess agreement, and when used, they are not always presented or interpreted correctly. Our objective was to evaluate the use and the quality of reporting of Bland-Altman analyses in studies that compare self-reported with measured weight and height.
METHODS
We evaluated the use of Bland-Altman methods in 394 published articles that compared self-reported and measured weight and height data for adolescents or adults. Six reporting criteria were developed: assessment of the normality of the distribution of differences, a complete and correctly labeled Bland-Altman plot displaying the mean difference and limits of agreement (LOA), numerical values and confidence intervals, standard errors, or standard deviations for mean difference, numerical values of LOA, confidence intervals for LOA, and prespecified criteria for acceptable LOA.
RESULTS
Only 72/394 (18%) studies comparing self-reported with measured weight and height or BMI used some form of Bland-Altman analyses. No study using Bland-Altman analyses satisfied more than four of the six criteria. Of the 72 studies, 64 gave mean differences along with confidence intervals or standard deviations, 55 provided complete Bland-Altman plots that were appropriately labeled and described, 37 provided numerical values for LOA, 4 reported that they examined the normality of the distribution of differences, 3 provided confidence intervals for LOA, and 3 had prespecified criteria for agreement.
CONCLUSIONS
Bland-Altman methods appear to be infrequently used in studies comparing measured with self-reported weight, height, or BMI, and key information is missing in many of those that do use Bland-Altman methods. Future directions would be defining acceptable LOA values and improving the reporting and application of Bland-Altman methods in studies of self-reported anthropometry.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anthropometry; Body Height; Body Weight; Data Analysis; Data Collection; Humans; Self Report
PubMed: 31792334
DOI: 10.1038/s41366-019-0499-5 -
Scientific Reports Aug 2021Most published newborn growth references are based on conventional monitoring data that usually included both low- and high-risk pregnancies. We sought to develop a set...
Most published newborn growth references are based on conventional monitoring data that usually included both low- and high-risk pregnancies. We sought to develop a set of neonatal growth standards constructed from only a large sample of low-risk pregnancies. A total of 24,375 naturally conceived singleton live births with gestational ages of 24-42 weeks were collected in 69 hospitals in thirteen Chinese cities between 2015 and 2018. Unhealthy infants or those with high-risk mother were excluded. Smoothed percentile curves of six anthropometric indicators were established using the Generalized Additive Model for Location, Scale and Shape. The 3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, and 97th percentile references for birth weight, length, head circumference, weight/length, body mass index, and ponderal index were calculated for neonates with gestational ages of 24-42 weeks. This set of neonatal growth standards with six anthropometric indicators can provide more tools for growth and nutrition assessment and body proportionality in neonatal clinical practice. These standards might also help to show the differences between growth curves based on low-risk and mixed low- and high-risk pregnancies.
Topics: Adult; Anthropometry; Birth Weight; Body Height; Body Mass Index; Cephalometry; China; Cities; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Fetal Development; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Male; Reference Values
PubMed: 34373470
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94606-6 -
BMC Pediatrics Mar 2019There is no gold standard in body composition measurement in pediatric patients with obesity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate if there are any...
BACKGROUND
There is no gold standard in body composition measurement in pediatric patients with obesity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate if there are any differences between two bioelectrical impedance analysis techniques performed in children and adolescents with obesity.
METHODS
Data were collected at the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in Vienna from September 2015 to May 2017. Body composition measurement was performed with TANITA scale and BIA-BIACORPUS.
RESULTS
In total, 38 children and adolescents (age: 10-18 years, BMI: 25-54 kg/m) were included. Boys had significantly increased fat free mass (TANITA p = 0.019, BIA p = 0.003), total body water (TANITA p = 0.020, BIA p = 0.005), and basal metabolic rate (TANITA p = 0.002, BIA p = 0.029). Girls had significantly increased body fat percentage with BIA (BIA p = 0.001). No significant gender differences of core abdominal area have been determined. TANITA overestimated body fat percentage (p < 0.001), fat mass (p = 0.002), and basal metabolic rate (p < 0.001) compared to BIA. TANITA underestimated fat free mass (p = 0.002) in comparison to BIA. The Bland Altman plot demonstrated a low agreement between the body composition methods.
CONCLUSIONS
Low agreement between TANITA scale and BIA-BIACORPUS has been observed. Body composition measurement should always be performed by the same devices to obtain comparable results. At clinical routine due to its feasibility, safety, and efficiency, bioelectrical impedance analysis is appropriate for obese pediatric patients.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials NCT02545764 . Registered 10 September 2015.
Topics: Adiposity; Adolescent; Anthropometry; Body Composition; Body Mass Index; Child; Electric Impedance; Female; Humans; Male; Pediatric Obesity; Sex Factors
PubMed: 30898093
DOI: 10.1186/s12887-019-1454-2 -
Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal... Jan 2007
Review
Topics: Anthropometry; Birth Weight; Fetal Growth Retardation; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Small for Gestational Age; Medical Records; Models, Statistical; Reference Standards; Reproducibility of Results
PubMed: 17185434
DOI: 10.1136/adc.2006.096214