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Physical activity as a clinical tool in the assessment of malnutrition

Authors:	Meenakshi Girish S. Bhattad S. Ughade N. Mujawar K. Gaikwad

Affiliation:	1. Department of Pediatrics, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India 3. 101, Shubham Enclave, Darda Marg, Rahate Colony, Nagpur, 440 022, Maharashtra, India 2. Department of Preventive and Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract:	Objective To measure physical activity in children with wasting and to look for association between poor physical activity and wasting. Methods Physical activity was measured in 56 children with wasting, using Children’s Activity Rating Scale, and compared with age- and sex-matched controls. Results A significant association was found between poor physical activity and malnutrition as determined by weight-for-height Z Score <-2 (P=0.001) and midupper-arm circumference (P=0.002). Conclusion Physical activity can be used as clinical parameter to assess malnutrition.

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