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Relationship between Anthropometric Parameters and Fasting Blood Sugar in Apparently Healthy Young Adults

S. O. Ojeka, T. G. Ibulubo, F. Saronee, E. E. Onwoke

Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · pp. 32–39 · Published 23 Dec 2021

10.9734/ajrimps/2021/v10i430175

Abstract

Introduction: Anthropometric parameters refer to several quantitative measurements of the body adipose and muscle composition. It serves as an important indicator of nutritive status and physical fitness among adults as well as children. Aim: This research aims to ascertain the relationship between anthropometric parameters and fasting blood sugar in healthy young adults. Methodology: This is a randomized cross sectional observational study. 220 apparently healthy students (54 male and 166 female) of Rivers State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Port Harcourt were recruited into the study. Anthropometric measurements including Waist Circumference (cm), Abdominal Circumference (cm), Hip Circumference (cm), were taken alongside Fasting blood sugar. Results: Males respondents were observed to have slightly higher values of waist, abdominal and hip circumferences while females were observed to have slightly higher values of waist to hip ratio. A significant positive correlation between fasting blood glucose and HC (r=0.165, p<0.05) was observed while showing a significant negative correlation between fasting blood sugar and WHR (r=-0.149, p<0.05). Conclusion: Waist, abdominal, hip circumferences and BMI are determined by gender, age and metabolic changes.

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