Association of Plasma Total Cysteine and Anthropometric Status in 6-30 Months Old Indian Children.

ABSTRACT: High-quality protein has been associated with child growth; however, the role of the amino acid cysteine remains unclear. The aim was to measure the extent to which plasma total cysteine (tCys) concentration is associated with anthropometric status in children aged 6-30 months living in New Delhi, India. The study was a prospective cohort study including 2102 children. We calculated Z-scores for height-for-age (HAZ), weight-for-height (WHZ), or weight-for-age (WAZ) according to the WHO Child Growth Standards. We used multiple regression models to estimate the association between tCys and the anthropometric indices. A high proportion of the children were categorized as malnourished at enrolment; 41% were stunted (HAZ ≤ -2), 19% were wasted (WHZ ≤ -2) and 42% underweight (WAZ ≤ -2). Plasma t

SUBMITTER: Schwinger C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7602373 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature