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The relationship between malnutrition with physical activity level and body mass index in the elderly resident in Tehran`s nursing homes.
The relationship between malnutrition with physical activity level and body mass index in the elderly resident in Tehran`s nursing homes.
mehdi kushkestani,1maryam karimi,2mahsa moghadasi,3,*mohsen parvani,4
1. Master Science Student of Exercise Physiology (MSc.), Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran 2. Master Science Student of Exercise Physiology (MSc.), Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran 3. Master Science Student of Exercise Physiology (MSc.), Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science Islamic Azad University North Tehran Branch 4. Master Science Student of Exercise Physiology (MSc.), Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran
Introduction: Studies have shown that, malnutrition plays an important role in the development of cognitive dysfunction and body mass reduction.
Aim: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between malnutrition and physical activity level and BMI in the elderly resident in Tehran`s nursing homes.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 468 elderly people from different centers of Tehran nursing homes were randomly selected. after evaluating Dementia and Alzheimer's condition 131 (93 females and 38 males) were included in this study, as study sample. First demographic questionnaire was collected, then anthropometric indices such as weight, height and body mass index were measured and recorded. Finally, Physical Activity for elderly Questionnaire (PASE) and Nutritional Status Assessment (MNA) were used to measure physical activity levels and malnutrition, respectively. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS software Version 21 and at significant level of P <0.05.
Results: The results of statistical analysis showed an inverse relationship between malnutrition with physical activity levels and BMI.
Conclusion: regarding the results of the present research, it can be conducted that using a proper diet for elderly, can greatly prevent cognitive dysfunction and muscular problem such as Sarcopenia.