Appetite assessment: simple appetite questionnaire predicts weight loss in community-dwelling adults and nursing home residents

Wilson, Margaret‐Mary G.; Thomas, David; Rubenstein, Laurence Z.; Chibnall, John T.; Anderson, Stephanie; Baxi, Amy; Diebold, Marilyn R.; Morley, John E.

doi:10.1093/ajcn/82.5.1074

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“…Anorexia was evaluated by the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire (SNAQ) score and was defined by an SNAQ score <14 21. The functional status was assessed by two previously validate scales, namely, ECOG and EORTC QoL questionnaire (QLQ‐C30) 22…”

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Circulating Activin A predicts survival in cancer patients

Loumaye

Barsy

Nachit

et al. 2017

J cachexia sarcopenia muscle

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BackgroundSeveral experimental evidences pinpoint the possible role of Activin A (ActA) as a driver of cancer cachexia. Supporting this hypothesis, we showed recently that human cancer cachexia is associated with high ActA levels. Moreover, ActA levels were correlated with body weight loss and skeletal muscle density, two prognostic factors in cancer patients. Our goal was therefore to investigate the value of ActA to predict survival in cancer patients.MethodsPatients with colorectal or lung cancer were prospectively enrolled at the time of diagnosis or relapse between January 2012 and March 2014. At baseline, patients had clinical, nutritional, and functional assessment. Body composition and skeletal muscle density were measured by CT scan, and plasma ActA concentrations were determined. Overall survival (OS) was analysed since inclusion to 24 months later.ResultsSurvival data were available for 149 patients out of 152. Patients with high ActA (≥408 pg/mL) had lower OS than those with low levels, regardless the type of cancer (OS in colorectal cancer, 50% vs. 79%, P < 0.05; and in lung cancer, 27% vs. 67%, P = 0.001). The multivariable analysis confirmed the prognostic value of ActA independently of tumour stage or inflammatory markers, particularly in lung cancer. Low muscularity was also an independent prognostic factor.ConclusionsOur study demonstrates that high ActA level is an independent prognosis factor of survival in cancer patients. More than a basic marker of the severity of the neoplastic disease or of the inflammatory process, ActA seems to influence survival by contributing to the development of cachexia and loss of skeletal muscle mass.

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Circulating Activin A predicts survival in cancer patients

Loumaye

Barsy

Nachit

et al. 2017

J cachexia sarcopenia muscle

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“…The validation study of the questionnaires 15 indicated that due to its short nature and reliability, the SNAQ is more recommended for clinical use. The SNAQ is composed of four items, grouped in a dingle domain.…”

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“…Early detection and appetite loss treatment may avoid weight loss, improve health and reduce mortality 15 . In this context, in the last 20 years instruments for evaluation of the nutritional risk such as the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, the Nutrition Screening Initiative (NSI) and the Risk Evaluation for Eating and Nutrition (SCREEN I and SCREEN II) 16 have been developed.…”

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“…However, these instruments are extensive and include many interdependent nutritional domains. An option for evaluation of the nutritional risk is the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire (SNAQ) 15 , which has been simpler and of faster application than the other instruments. Recently, the SNAQ has been used in important studies [17][18][19] , including in the cardiology field 20 .…”

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Questionário nutricional simplificado de apetite (QNSA) para uso em programas de reabilitação cardiopulmonar e metabólica

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Gonzáles

Viana

et al. 2012

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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This study aimed to translate and validate a Brazilian version of the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire (SNAQ), checking its clarity and validity for the participants of the Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Rehabilitation Program (CPMR). One hundred and forty-six subjects were interviewed: 79 males, mean age of 63 years (±10) and 67 women, mean age of 66 years (±11). Descriptive analysis was presented as mean, standard deviation and frequency. The internal consistency of the scale was assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and factor analysis by the method of extraction of principal components analysis using Kaiser's criteria (eigenvalues > 1). All questions of the instrument showed positive results regarding clarity. The questionnaire items presented factor loadings above 0.40, (ranging from 0.40 to 0.81). Except for the issue related to the amount of daily meals, all others showed high correlation with the total score of the Brazilian version. Regarding the analysis of internal consistency, the result of 0.61 was reached. In conclusion, the Brazilian Version of SNAQ proved to be valid for use in CPMR program participants, thus becoming an important tool in assessing the appetite of the Brazilian population.

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“…Screening for anorexia and being at risk for protein energy malnutrition can be effected with a combination of the Simplified Nutrition Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ) and the MiniNutritional Assessment (MNA) (20)(21)(22)(23). Utilization of the "MEALS-ON-WHEELS" mnemonic to identify treatable causes of anorexia, together with caloric supplements between meals are readily available treatment strategies (24,25).…”

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