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  • Malnutrition and declining physical performance are common in aging populations.
  • The relationship between these conditions in geriatric outpatients requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the association between malnutrition and physical performance (static and dynamic) in geriatric outpatients.
  • To quantify the strength of this relationship in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 286 geriatric outpatients.
  • Malnutrition assessed using the Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ).
  • Physical performance measured via timed up and go (TUG), 4-m walk, chair stand test (CST), balance, and hand grip strength (HGS).

Main Results:

  • 19.9% of participants were identified as malnourished.
  • Malnutrition showed the strongest association with chair stand test (CST) and gait speed.
  • Significant associations were found with TUG, but not with hand grip strength or balance.

Conclusions:

  • Malnutrition is significantly associated with dynamic physical performance in older adults.
  • Nutritional status appears to impact muscle power more than muscle strength.
  • Findings suggest integrating nutritional assessment into geriatric care for improved diagnosis and prevention strategies.