CUT-OFF POINTS OF BODY MASS INDEX TO SORT THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN ELDERLY

Authors

  • Talita Inácio Martins
  • Joilson Meneguci
  • Renata Damião

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v3i2.1085

Abstract

The aim of this systematic review were to assess what are the cutoff points for BMI classification, which is the most used and their applicability in population studies with elderly. From the base of BVS data, the descriptors used for the search were body mass index, nutritional status and elderly. 492 articles were found, and of these 21 were excluded for duplication, resulting in 471. Only 24 met the inclusion criteria. In total, four distinct references were found to classify the BMI cutoff points: Lipschitz, World Health Organization, Nutrition Screening Initiative and the Pan American Health Organization's cutoff of body mass index most widely used in the literature is recommended classification by WHO. BMI is used in order to assess nutritional status, co-factors associated with health; and relate their values and classification with risk of mortality.

Descriptors: Body Mass Index; Nutrition status; Aged.

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Martins, T. I., Meneguci, J., & Damião, R. (2015). CUT-OFF POINTS OF BODY MASS INDEX TO SORT THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN ELDERLY. JOURNAL FAMILY, CYCLES OF LIFE AND HEALTH IN SOCIAL CONTEXT, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v3i2.1085

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2015): May at August

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Original Articles

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