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ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2025

Phase angle as an indicator of nutritional status: a cross-sectional study on the Iranian population.

Fatemeh Samadinian, Niloofar Eshaghian, Mohammad Javad Tarrahi, Reza Amani, Mojtaba Akbari, Fatemeh Shirani

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Fatemeh SamadinianNutrition and Food Security Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Niloofar EshaghianStudent Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Mohammad Javad TarrahiDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Reza AmaniNutrition and Food Security Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Mojtaba AkbariIsfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Fatemeh ShiraniIsfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. shirani_ir@yahoo.com.

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backgroundPhase angle (PA), derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis, serves as an indicator of cellular health, membrane integrity, and hydration status. Despite its potential utility, the relationship between PA and nutritional and lifestyle factors has not been extensively studied in Iranian populations. This study aimed to investigate these associations in Iranian adults.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included 239 university employees (85 men and 154 women) with a mean age of 43.32 years. Anthropometric indices and blood pressure were measured. PA was measured by the Body Composition Analyzer Mc780 MA device. Dietary intakes were assessed by using a validated 86-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Physical activity was evaluated by the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Associations between PA and study variables were analyzed using Pearson's correlation and Linear Regression.

resultsSignificant positive correlations were observed between PA and several anthropometric and body composition indices, including weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), fat-free mass (FFM), muscle mass, bone mass, and visceral fat. PA showed significant associations with dietary intake variables.

conclusionsThis study highlights significant associations between PA and body composition and dietary factors in Iranian adults, with notable sex-based differences. These findings suggest that PA may be a valuable marker for assessing nutritional and cellular health.

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Body CompositionElectric ImpedanceNutritional StatusAdultAnthropometryBody Mass IndexCross-Sectional StudiesDietFemaleHumansIranMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesWaist CircumferenceYoung AdultAdultAnthropometryNutritional statusPhase angleUniversity employees

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PMCPMC12400711

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