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Anthropometric indices in normal elderly subjects

A W McEvoy, O F James

    Age and Ageing
    |May 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Nutritional assessment of elderly individuals using anthropometric data reveals age-related body composition changes. Elderly females show increased fat and decreased lean mass, unlike males, suggesting sex-specific aging patterns.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Human Nutrition
    • Body Composition Analysis

    Background:

    • Accurate nutritional assessment in the elderly is crucial for health management.
    • Established anthropometric standards may not fully represent the aging population.
    • Understanding age-related body composition changes is vital for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish reference ranges for anthropometric measurements in normal elderly individuals.
    • To compare elderly anthropometric data with standards for younger populations.
    • To investigate age- and sex-related differences in body composition among the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • Collection of anthropometric data (triceps skinfold thickness, mid-arm circumference, arm muscle circumference) from 114 healthy elderly individuals.

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  • Statistical comparison of elderly data against existing reference standards for younger adults.
  • Analysis of sex-specific differences in anthropometric measurements and inferred body composition.

    • Main Results:

    • Reference ranges for triceps skinfold thickness, mid-arm circumference, and arm muscle circumference were established for the elderly.
    • No significant differences were observed between elderly males and younger male standards.
    • Elderly females exhibited significant differences compared to younger female standards, indicating altered body composition.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides valuable reference data for the nutritional assessment of elderly populations.
    • Advancing age is associated with increased fat mass and decreased lean body mass in elderly females, but not in males.
    • These findings highlight the need for sex-specific considerations in the nutritional and health management of aging individuals.