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Determinants of muscle power and force as assessed by Jumping Mechanography in rural Indian children.

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To: 1. Assess muscle function (MF) of rural Indian children (6-11y, n=232), using Jumping Mechanography (JM) and hand dynamometer, 2. Investigate gender differences, 3. Identify determinants of MF. METHODS: Data on anthropometry, muscle mass%, diet, physical activity, sunlight exposure, MF (maximum relative power Pmax/mass, maximum relative force Fmax/BW by JM; relative grip strength (RGS) by hand dynamometer) were collected. Pearson's correlation and hierarchical linear regression was performed. RESULTS: <0.05). CONCLUSION: MF was lower than in western counterparts. To optimize MF of rural Indian children, focus should be on improving muscle mass, ensuring adequate dietary protein, and increasing physical activity, especially in girls.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Sonal Kasture, Raja Padidela, Rainer Rawer, Veena Ekbote, Ketan Gondhalekar, Vaman Khadilkar, Anuradha Khadilkar

Institutions: Jehangir Hospital, Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute, Savitribai Phule Pune University, University of Manchester, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Water Access

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4214953387

FWCI: 0.437

Cites: 37

Cited by: 3

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