PREDICTION EQUATION FOR SHUTTLE RUN DISTANCE USING 20 METRE SHUTTLE RUN TEST IN HEALTHY, INDIAN CHILDREN AGED 7 TO 19 YEARS.

This study examined whether 20-m shuttle-run performance, sex, body mass index (BMI), age, height, and weight are associated with peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) in youth with Down syndrome (DS; n = 53; 25 women, age 8–20 years) and whether these variables can be used to develop an equation to predict VO2peak. BMI, 20-m shuttle-run performance, and sex were significantly associated with VO2peak in youth with DS, whereas age, height, and weight were not. A regression model included only shuttle-run performance as a significant predictor of VO2peak; however, the developed prediction equation had low individual predictability. Therefore, 20-m shuttle-run performance alone does not provide valid prediction of VO2peak in youth with DS. Sex, BMI, age, height, and weight do not improve the prediction of VO2peak.

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Percentile Charts for Body Mass Index of Indian Down Syndrome Children

Journal of Pediatric Genetics ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1724115 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Harvinder Kaur ◽

Anil Kumar Bhalla ◽

Inusha Panigrahi

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Down Syndrome ◽

Body Mass ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

World Health ◽

Growth Charts ◽

Indian Children ◽

Age And Gender ◽

And Gender ◽

Gender Specific

AbstractGrowth charts are used to detect growth impairment, overweight, and obesity among Down syndrome (DS) children belonging to different population groups. Due to nonavailability of similar information, age, and gender specific body mass index (BMI) charts for DS children of Indian origin, based on serial data, have been developed. A total of 752 boys and 373 girls diagnosed as cases of DS at <1 month to 10 years of age enrolled from the “genetic clinic” were followed up in the “growth clinic/growth laboratory” of the institute, following a mixed-longitudinal growth research design. BMI was calculated from body weight and length/height measured at 6-month-age intervals by using standardized techniques and instruments. Age and sex-specific percentile growth charts for BMI were generated for age range <1 month to 10 years by using the LMS method. DS children remained wasted (BMI <3rd percentile) up to 6 months of age; thereafter, BMI increased to exhibit close similarity with their normal Multicentre Growth Reference Study (World Health Organization 2006) and Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2015) counterparts up to 5 to 10 years, respectively. The percentage of obese DS girls (8.76%) outnumbered boys with DS (4.1%). The use of age and gender specific BMI growth charts may be made for comparative purpose, to assess nutritional status of Indian children with DS, to initiate suitable need-based intervention to improve their overall health and for timely institution of target interventions to prevent growth faltering in this vulnerable population.

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Processing-independent proANP measurement for low concentrations in plasma: reference intervals and effect of body mass index and plasma glucose

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM) ◽

10.1515/cclm-2017-0309 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Peter D. Mark ◽

Ingrid Hunter ◽

Dijana Terzic ◽

Jens P. Goetze

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Plasma Glucose ◽

Age Groups ◽

Radioactive Tracer ◽

Reference Intervals ◽

Specific Reference ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Obesity And Diabetes ◽

Gender Specific

AbstractBackground:Decreased concentrations of pro-atrial-derived natriuretic peptides (proABP) in plasma have been associated with obesity and suggested as a predictor of type 2 diabetes. However, assays for measuring proANP are generally aimed to quantitate higher concentrations of proANP associated with cardiac disease. Therefore, we aimed to measure plasma proANP concentrations in a non-obese Scandinavian reference material and evaluate potential associations of plasma proANP with body mass index (BMI) and plasma glucose, respectively.Methods:We report an optimized processing-independent assay (PIA) for proANP in the lower concentration range. The assay was optimized by raising the amount of radioactive tracer and modifying the mixing ratio of resuspended plasma and buffer. Blood samples from a Scandinavian plasma cohort of 693 healthy subjects were then analyzed and age and gender-specific reference intervals were determined.Results:Simple linear regression analyses of proANP and both BMI and plasma glucose in fasting subjects displayed insignificant associations. Multiple regression analyses supported these findings. However, a higher median plasma concentration of proANP was noted among women <50 years compared to men, whereas no gender-specific differences were seen in other age groups.Conclusions:Our results show that in a healthy non-obese population, BMI and plasma glucose in fasting subjects do not affect plasma proANP concentrations. Our method should be considered for future studies on low proANP concentration studies, e.g. in obesity and diabetes.

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An Assessment of Provisions of Noncommunicable Disease Services on Health Promotion, Prevention and Control at Primary Health Care: A Case Study from Two Divisions of Bangladesh

10.21203/rs.3.rs-122532/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sadia Sobhan Pinki ◽

Irfan Nowroze Noor ◽

Bayzid Amin ◽

Md. Ziaul Islam ◽

Baizid Khoorshid Riaz

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Body Mass ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Fitness Components ◽

Test Measure ◽

Standing Long Jump ◽

Long Jump ◽

Run Test ◽

Shuttle Run

Abstract BackgroundAlthough evidence suggests that cardiorespiratory fitness is the most important component associated with future health, little is known of how it is associated with multiple other physical fitness components. Since various physical fitness aspects do not change the same as cardiorespiratory fitness during childhood, it is necessary to establish possible associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and other physical fitness components in children. Therefore, the main purpose of the study was to test the associations between cardiorespiratory fitness with motor performance and body size in 7-14-year-old children.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we recruited 1612 children (52.5% girls). Health-related physical fitness components included: 1) body-mass index (kg/m2) calculated from height and weight (measure of body size), 2) sit-and-reach test (measure of flexibility), 3) standing long jump (measure of explosive strength), 4) sit-ups in 30 sec (measure of repetitive strength), 5) 10x5 shuttle run test (measure of agility) and 6) 20-m shuttle run test (measure of aerobic capacity). The associations were performed using generalized estimating equations with β coefficients.ResultsAfter adjusting for age, cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with sit-and-reach test (β=0.13, p<0.001), standing long jump (β=0.59, p<0.001), sit-ups in 30 sec (β=0.53, p<0.001) and 10x5 shuttle run test (β=-0.56, p<0.001) in boys. In girls, cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with body-mass index (β=-0.12, p<0.001), sit-and-reach test (β=0.21, p<0.001), standing long jump (β=0.25, p<0.001), sit-ups in 30 sec (β=0.36, p<0.001) and 10x5 shuttle run test (β=-0.40, p<0.001). No significant associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and body-mass index in boys were observed.ConclusionsAlthough significant, cardiorespiratory fitness is weakly to moderately associated with other physical fitness components, pointing out that such measure should be tested separately from other aspects of physical fitness in school-aged children.

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Functional endurance capacity is associated with multiple other physical fitness components in 7–14-year-olds: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10702-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mario Kasović ◽

Lovro Štefan ◽

Vilko Petrić ◽

Vesna Štemberger ◽

Iva Blažević

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Body Mass ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Endurance Capacity ◽

Fitness Components ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Test Measure ◽

Run Test ◽

Shuttle Run

Abstract Background Although evidence suggests that functional endurance capacity is the most important component associated with future health, little is known of how it is associated with multiple other physical fitness components. Since various physical fitness aspects do not change the same as functional endurance capacity during childhood, it is necessary to establish possible associations between functional endurance capacity and other physical fitness components in children. Therefore, the main purpose of the study was to test the associations between functional endurance capacity with other physical fitness components in 7–14-year-old children, stratified by gender. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 1612 children [mean age ± standard deviation (SD) = 9.72 ± 2.37 years; 52.5% girls). Health-related physical fitness components included: 1) body-mass index (kg/m2) calculated from height and weight (measure of body size), 2) sit-and-reach test (measure of flexibility), 3) standing broad jump (measure of explosive strength of lower extremities), 4) sit-ups in 30 s (measure of repetitive strength of the trunk), 5) 10 × 5 shuttle run test (measure of agility) and 6) 20-m shuttle run test (measure of functional endurance capacity). The associations were performed using generalized estimating equations with beta (β) coefficients. Results After adjusting for age, functional endurance capacity was associated with sit-and-reach test (β = 0.13, p < 0.001), standing broad jump (β = 0.59, p < 0.001), sit-ups in 30 s (β = 0.53, p < 0.001) and 10 × 5 shuttle run test (β = − 0.56, p < 0.001) in boys. In girls, functional endurance capacity was associated with body-mass index (β = − 0.12, p < 0.001), sit-and-reach test (β = 0.21, p < 0.001), standing broad jump (β = 0.25, p < 0.001), sit-ups in 30 s (β = 0.36, p < 0.001) and 10 × 5 shuttle run test (β = − 0.40, p < 0.001). No significant associations between functional endurance capacity and body-mass index in boys were observed. Conclusions Although significant, functional endurance capacity is weakly to moderately associated with other physical fitness components, pointing out that such measure should be tested separately from other aspects of physical fitness in school-aged children.

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A Comparison of 20-M Shuttle-Run Performance of us Midwestern Youth to Their National and International Counterparts

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.16.2.94 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 94-112 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Michael W. Beets ◽

Kenneth H. Pitetti

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Composition ◽

Comparative Analysis ◽

Body Mass ◽

Metropolitan Area ◽

Cardiovascular Fitness ◽

The Us ◽

Run Test ◽

Shuttle Run

This study was undertaken to initiate a standardized methodology model for reporting cardiovascular fitness (CVF) for youths in the US and to compare the CVF of youths from a Midwestern metropolitan area to their international and US peers. Participants were 795 youths 8–18 yrs old. The 20-m shuttle-run test (20MST) was used to determine CVF and body composition was determined by body mass index (BMI). Comparative analysis was made by sex and age. Participants in this study showed similar CVF levels with their US peers, but when compared with their international counterparts, they demonstrated considerably lower CVF and higher BMI.

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Cardiorespiratory Fitness is Associated with Multiple other Physical Fitness Components in 7-14-year-olds: A Cross-Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-122531/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mario Kasović ◽

Lovro Štefan ◽

Vilko Petrić ◽

Vesna Štemberger ◽

Iva Blažević

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Body Mass ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Fitness Components ◽

Test Measure ◽

Standing Long Jump ◽

Long Jump ◽

Run Test ◽

Shuttle Run

Abstract BackgroundAlthough evidence suggests that cardiorespiratory fitness is the most important component associated with future health, little is known of how it is associated with multiple other physical fitness components. Since various physical fitness aspects do not change the same as cardiorespiratory fitness during childhood, it is necessary to establish possible associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and other physical fitness components in children. Therefore, the main purpose of the study was to test the associations between cardiorespiratory fitness with motor performance and body size in 7-14-year-old children.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we recruited 1612 children (52.5% girls). Health-related physical fitness components included: 1) body-mass index (kg/m2) calculated from height and weight (measure of body size), 2) sit-and-reach test (measure of flexibility), 3) standing long jump (measure of explosive strength), 4) sit-ups in 30 sec (measure of repetitive strength), 5) 10x5 shuttle run test (measure of agility) and 6) 20-m shuttle run test (measure of aerobic capacity). The associations were performed using generalized estimating equations with β coefficients.ResultsAfter adjusting for age, cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with sit-and-reach test (β=0.13, p<0.001), standing long jump (β=0.59, p<0.001), sit-ups in 30 sec (β=0.53, p<0.001) and 10x5 shuttle run test (β=-0.56, p<0.001) in boys. In girls, cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with body-mass index (β=-0.12, p<0.001), sit-and-reach test (β=0.21, p<0.001), standing long jump (β=0.25, p<0.001), sit-ups in 30 sec (β=0.36, p<0.001) and 10x5 shuttle run test (β=-0.40, p<0.001). No significant associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and body-mass index in boys were observed.ConclusionsAlthough significant, cardiorespiratory fitness is weakly to moderately associated with other physical fitness components, pointing out that such measure should be tested separately from other aspects of physical fitness in school-aged children.

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