Cross Sectional Study on Association of physical activity with nutritional status and quality of life of geriatric population of Anand, Gujarat
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https://doi.org/10.37506/j7k07m83Keywords:
Geriatric, : Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, adolescent, overweight, obesity, Malnutrition, Elders, Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA®)., quality of lifeAbstract
BACKGROUND: - The elderly population experiences significant physiological changes. A reduction in the body's capacity to detect essential senses like hunger and thirst is a problem that people may encounter as they age. Being physically fit helps person to conquer many health-related problems, so finding association between them would help in future to guide and educate them about importance of Physical activity and nutritional status. This study aimed to find the correlation of physical activity with nutritional status and quality of life in geriatric population. METHODOLOGY: - This is a cross-sectional study including 200 people from Anand, Gujarat, India. RESULT: - The present study found statistically significant positive correlation in between Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE) and Mini Nutritional Assessment scale (MNA) suggesting higher physical activity is associated with better nutritional status. The present study found statically significant positive correlation between PASE and WHO- Quality of life (WHO-QOL) Brief total score. Suggesting a higher physical activity is associated with better quality of life status in elderly. DISCUSSION and CONCLUSION: - Geriatric people having high levels of physical activity and nutritional status show improved quality of life. Furthermore, this research emphasizes regular physical activity along with a balanced nutritional status should be inculcated in geriatrics for them to maintain good health.
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