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The Correlation Between Body Composition and Mini Nutritional Assessment in The Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Study Frisca, Frisca; Santoso, Alexander Halim; Setiawan, Fiona Valencia; Rayhan, Naufal; Sukianto, Louise Audrey
Jurnal Kesehatan Amanah Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Kesehatan Amanah
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57214/jka.v9i1.838

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Aging leads to changes in body composition influenced by physical, psychological, and social factors. Understanding the relationship between fat distribution and nutritional status, particularly in older adults, is crucial for targeted interventions. This study examines the impact of body fat composition on nutritional assessment, particularly its influence on MNA scores in older adults. It aims to provide insights into how fat distribution and related metabolic changes affect nutritional status and inform targeted interventions for aging populations. The sample consisted of 31 elderly woman subjects selected through purposive sampling in a cross-sectional design from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Their nutritional status was determined using the MNA score, and the body composition measures were total body fat and skeletal muscle measured by the Omron Karada Scan HBF 375. SPSS analyzed statistical differences between body composition and MNA scores. This study found significant correlations between the Mini Nutritional Assessment scores and body composition parameters, including BMI (r = 0.473, p = 0.007), total subcutaneous fat (r = 0.468, p = 0.008), and visceral fat (r = 0.457, p = 0.010). Arm skeletal muscle showed a negative correlation (r = -0.486, p = 0.006). These results emphasize that fat composition is a critical determinant of nutritional status in the elderly. The study found a significant correlation between fat composition as a key determinant of nutritional status in the elderly, with significant correlations observed between MNA scores and various body fat parameters. Keywords: Body Composition, Elderly, Mini Nutritional Assessment
Pengabdian Masyarakat: Edukasi dan Skrining Hemoglobin-Hematokrit sebagai Deteksi Dini Anemia pada Usia Produktif Herdiman, Julia; Santoso, Alexander Halim; Gunaidi, Farell Christian; Setia, Nicholas; Rayhan, Naufal
Jurnal Pengabdian West Science Vol 4 No 07 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian West Science
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/jpws.v4i07.2418

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Anemia is a health condition characterized by low hemoglobin or hematocrit levels, which affects the blood's ability to carry oxygen, resulting in a decrease in quality of life. This condition is common in the productive and elderly population, and has the potential to cause physical and cognitive disorders. This Community Service Activity aims to conduct early detection of anemia in the adult population in Sunter, North Jakarta through screening of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels using the Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) method. Hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements were carried out using the Point of Care Testing (POCT) tool. The results showed that 5 men (22.73%) and 17 women (77.27%) had hemoglobin levels below normal. Increasing public awareness of adequate nutritional intake and healthy eating patterns, especially those rich in iron and vitamin B12, can prevent anemia. Early detection of anemia is very important to identify individuals at risk, so that timely intervention can be given. This is expected to reduce the prevalence of anemia and improve the quality of life of the community