Anthropometric characteristics and functional fitness of chilean community-dwelling older adults

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dc.contributor.authorGuede Rojas, Francisco A.
dc.contributor.authorChirosa, Luis J.
dc.contributor.authorFuentealba, Sergio A.
dc.contributor.authorVergara, César A.
dc.contributor.authorUlloa, David L.
dc.contributor.authorSalazar, Sergio E.
dc.contributor.authorMárquez, Héctor A.
dc.contributor.authorBarboza, Paola A.
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-05T16:16:33Z
dc.date.available2024-09-05T16:16:33Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionIndexación: Scopus
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Anthropometry and functional fitness (FF) are fundamental aspects for functional independence conservation of older adults (OA). However, little has been investigated in chilean OA. Objective: To analyze anthropometric and FF characteristics of non-disabled OA. Methods: One hundred and sixteen subjects participated in the study. It was determined the prevalence of weight categories (Body Mass Index [BMI]) and cardiometabolic risk (CMR) (Waist Circumference [WC], Waist-Hip Ratio [WHR] and Waist-to-Height ratio [WHtR]). Additionally, “under the norm” physical performance and performance standards (Senior Fitness Test Battery [SFT]). Anthropometric and FF differences were analyzed according sex and age categories. Results: A total of 63.8% and 73.5% of men and women respectively were overweight. The highest prevalence of CMR was obtained through WHtR and the tests with the highest prevalence of low performance were 2-minute step Test and Back scratch Test. The performance standard was reached in 29.7% and 17.3%, in men and women respectively. Men presented greater height, WHR, strength and aerobic capacity. Women had greater hip circumference, BMI, WHtR and flexibility. These results tends to be maintained in the analyzes according age categories. Conclusions: The studied sample presented a high prevalence of overweight, CMR and low physical performance especially in women. Due its low cost and complexity, it is proposed that integral evaluation of anthropometric and FF parameters should be implemented in primary care programs aimed to preserving functionality of OA. © 2017, Grupo Aula Medica S.A. All rights reserved.
dc.description.urihttps://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S0212-16112017000900010
dc.identifier.citationNutricion Hospitalaria Volume 34, Issue 6, Pages 1319 - 13272017
dc.identifier.doi10.20960/nh.1288
dc.identifier.issn0212-1611
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.unab.cl/handle/ria/59865
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherGrupo Aula Medica S.A.
dc.rights.licenseAtribución/Reconocimiento-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 4.0 Internacional CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Deed
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.es
dc.subjectAnthropometry
dc.subjectElderly
dc.subjectGeriatric assessment
dc.subjectPhysical fitness
dc.titleAnthropometric characteristics and functional fitness of chilean community-dwelling older adults
dc.title.alternativeCaracterísticas antropométricas y condición física funcional de adultos mayores chilenos insertos en la comunidad
dc.typeArtículo
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