Abstract
Background & aims: There is no valid, fast and easy-to-apply set of criteria to determine (risk of) undernutrition in community-dwelling older persons. The aim of this study was to develop and validate such criteria. Methods: Selection of potential anthropometric and undernutrition-related items was based on consensus literature. The criteria were developed using 15-year mortality in community-dwelling older persons ≥ 65 years (Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam, n = 1687) and validated in an independent sample (InCHIANTI, n = 1142). Results: Groups distinguished were: (1) undernutrition (mid-upper arm circumference 65+) for determining (risk of) undernutrition in community-dwelling older persons shows good face validity and moderate predictive validity based on the consistent association with mortality in a second independent study sample.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 351-358 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Clinical Nutrition |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Community-dwelling
- Older people
- SNAQ
- Undernutrition
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
- Nutrition and Dietetics