The use of mid upper arm circumference and skinfold thickness to assess underweight and obesity among cardiac patients

The use of mid upper arm circumference and skinfold thickness to assess underweight and obesity among cardiac patients

<p><strong>Introduction and Objectives</strong>: Assessment of nutritional status is a key element in the management of the cardiac patient. There are practical difficulties in using the conventional parameters such as Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference (WC), especially...

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Main Authors: Ranil Jayawardena, Pavani Punchihewa, Sathya Chinthanie, Niroshan Lokunarangoda, Anidu Keerthi Pathirana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists 2017-10-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
mid upper arm circumference, triceps skin fold thickness, cardiac, body mass index, waist circumference, overweight, obese, sri lanka
Online Access:https://sjdem.sljol.info/articles/7330

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