# Leptin levels in children with malnutrition
> Akib R.D.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/pub_scopus_85121386992
Jurnal / Konferensi: Gaceta Sanitaria
Tahun terbit: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.033
ISSN: 02139111
Kuartil SJR: Q3
Citations: 6

## Authors
- Akib R.D.

## Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at comparing serum levels of leptin in children with malnutrition and good nutritional status. METHOD: This cross-sectional study included 41 participants consisting of 31 malnutrition, 10 well-nourished children aged between 36 and 60 months. Demographic data of participants were obtained utilizing a questionnaire. Nutritional status was determined by calculating the Z-score of body weight for age, height for age, and body weight for height indices using the WHO classification. Leptin levels were determined by ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) method. RESULTS: Median serum leptin level for malnutrition children were found to be lower, i.e., 9.23 (6.02-197.2) ng/mL compared to well-nourished children 30.95 (6.02-89.36) ng/mL. CONCLUSION: Serum leptin levels can be used as indicators to assess nutritional status.

## Keywords
- Leptin
- Malnutrition
- Medicine
- Body weight
- Cross-sectional study
- Internal medicine
- Body mass index
- Malnutrition in children
- Pediatrics
- Physiology
- Endocrinology
- Obesity
- Pathology

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