Waist-to-Height Ratio: A Sensitive Tool for Assessing the Need for Nutritional Risk Management in Elderly Populations from Brazil

Waist-to-Height Ratio: A Sensitive Tool for Assessing the Need for Nutritional Risk Management in Elderly Populations from Brazil

Introduction: Nutritional status assessment commonly relies on body mass index (BMI), which overlooks lean mass and adipose tissue distribution. However, waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) provide additional insights into fat accumulation. By combining these indices, it may be...

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Main Authors: Vivian C. Honorato dos Santos Carvalho, Leila B. Moreira, Vivian C. Luft, Sandra C. Fuchs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
BMI
waist circumference
waist-to-height ratio
obesity
abdominal obesity
sensitivity and specificity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/17/2406

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