Introduction
1.1 Assessment of nutritional status Anthropometric measurements can be considered the most commonly used methods of nutritional status, at both the individual and population levels. The measurements should characterize the composition of the human body at different degrees of nutrition under the standardized procedures and appropriate reference data. (Gibson, 2005; Willet, 1998; WHO, 1995; WHO 2000; WHO 2006). The measures of body elements assessed at individual level can be commonly used to represent individual's nutritional status directly. Furthermore, may help to distinguish between fat and fat free mass and can provide broaden information about, for example, protein store.
Additionally, in many field situations, nutritional indices can be used to classify individuals at risk
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(WHO 2000; Gibson, 2005)
1.3 Advantages and limitations of anthropometric measurements Different methods have both advantages, as well as limitations. Furthermore, they might provide sources of measurement error. (Ulijaszek, 1999; Willet, 1998; Gibson, 2005)
In regards to the anthropometric measurements strengths, the common measurements can be considered as non-invasive, inexpensive, and suitable methods for evaluating the nutritional status in population studies. However, many anthropometric techniques are dispose to errors that could reduces their precision and influence on their accuracy. (Sicotte et al, 2010; WHO, 2000)
1.4 Aim of the study The aim of this study report was to interpret and appraise information related to nutritional status from measures including height, weight, waist circumference, ulna length and mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) assessed during a
Although the scientific use of anthropometrics in not abused in modern day society, scientists still incorrectly draw conclusions from data and statistics. Many statically fallacies occur where scientists will try and bend the statistics to prove their own personal opinion. For example, a scientist may deem his new invention or product to be 100% successful, but it could have only been tested 5 times. Even though the abuse of anthropometrics has been abandoned, scientific data abuse is still apparent in modern day
This assignment will discuss a trust adapted version of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). It will demonstrate an understanding of theoretical knowledge used to develop the assessment tool. The assignment will focus on three components within the tool; discussing the reliability and validity when used in a clinical environment. A reflection of my own experience using the tool will be included and linked to aspects of reliability. Any issues with reliability will be identified and suggestions given on how they can be corrected to aid future use.
In order to begin this lab procedure, the class was first split into lab groups of four. A meter measuring tape was then obtained from the lab materials. One member of the lab group sat on the edge of the table and the other members took turns measuring the circumference in centimeters at the widest part of the calf. The measure was taken by each lab member and recorded in a table. This step was repeated for each lab member. After obtaining the circumference of each group members’ calf, a caliper was used to take the skin-fold thickness on the inside of the lab member’s calf and this measurement was also recorded in a table. Again, this step was repeated for each lab member. The average of the leg circumference and of the caliper measurement was then averaged and recorded in the table. Then the adjusted mean was found by subtracting the average found for the caliper measurements from the average of leg circumference. Data for each lab group was then recorded on the board in separate tables for male and female measurements. This data was...
Possible sources of error in this experiment include the inaccuracy of measurements, as correct measurements are vital for the experiment.
technological advances on the trueness and precision of DXA to assess body composition. Obesity, 20(1), 30-39.
Obesity is a global problem (Tremolieres 1973; WHO 2000) (6). It increases numerous health risks including coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke (WHO 2000) (7) and is a major risk factor for musculoskeletal pain (Nantel, Mathieu and Prince, 2011) (8) and osteoarthritis of weight bearing joints (WHO 2000; Felson et al, 2000) (9). Obesity rates are growing high every year and in the last 15 years twofold increase is recorded (10). Obesity is categorised on body mass index (BMI). Body mass index is used to measure obesity and is calculated by dividing a person’s weight (in kilograms) by the square of their height (in metres). Overweight is taken as BMI of 25 to 29.9kg/m2 and BMI...
The role of dietary factors in the etiology of several cancers has been extensively investigated over the last few years including colorectal cancer (Bazensky I, Shoobridge-Moran C, Yoder LH, 2007). Cohort as well as case-control studies have been designed; they include a progressively larger number of subjects and are based on increasingly more detailed information (Manjinder S. Sandhu, Ian R. White, and Klim McPherson, 2001). However, considerations must be made when selecting appropriate dietary assessment methods for these studies. Accurate estimates of habitual dietary intake remain a challenge in the study of diet-disease relationships (Jackson et. Al, 2011). This is because dietary assessments could be affected by a number of factors such as motivation to complete assessments and reporting bias associated with unstructured eating patterns, concerns with body image and weight status (Livingstone MB et. al, 2009). Besides these, the study design, outcomes of interest , and available resources need to be taken into consideration when selecting an appropriate dietary assessment tool for a particular study (Jyh Eiin Wong et. al, 2012).
These last two years, however, I started to gain weight and have become concerned with my diet. Changing my poor eating habits has been difficult for me, however, having this assignment has taught me that it is not as difficult as I previously imagined. Nutrition experts in the United States and Canada have a list of standards with four list values. These list values are called the Dietary Reference Intakes. The DRI committee sets these values for vitamins, minerals, calories, and nutrients.
Nutrition assessments include clinical and dietary assessment, anthropometrics, as well as biochemical, laboratory immunologic and functional indices of nutritional status (Gibney, 2005). In epidemiological studies, different dietary investigation tools were designed to assess the nutritional status in individuals and populations, nutrition monitoring and surveillance and diet-disease research (Friedenreich, et al., 1992, Taren, 2002).
A simple formula may be used which gives a correlation to the 95th percentile of BP for the 50th percentile for height up to 16 years of age.[7]
Background and aim : Skeletal muscle is reduced in various chronic disease states resulting in sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is an objective and measurable clinical marker for malnutrition. Slice-O- Matic has been used to measure skeletal muscle from computed tomography (CT) images. However, it is expensive and not easily available. In this study, we measure skeletal muscle mass from CT images using Adobe Photoshop and compare it to Slice-O-Matic in order to realiably validate a novel and more cost-effective alternative.
In this research, I will focus on nutrition, in retrospect to growth and development in infants, preschoolers, school children and adolescents.
Therefore, this study will show the correlation between the dietary diversity of school meals and the nutrition status of preschool children aged 3 to 5 years in a public or private school in Lusaka district where they provide meals.
There are different ways to determine your body composition and the risks that they involve. In this lab, body measurements are taken to find the body percent fat, waist-to-hip ratio, body mass index (BMI), and basal metabolic rate (BMR). Skin folds for the chest, abdomen, and thigh were taken for males, and triceps, iliac crest, and thigh for females. Age, height, and weight for each person were recorded as well as the waist and hip circumference.
Ruzita, A. T., Wan Azdie , M. B., & Ismail , M. N. (2007). The Effectiveness of Nutrition Education Programme for Primary School Children . MyAIS, 45-54.