Table 2

Partial correlation (r) between dietary intake, physical activity score and hand grip strength in adolescents

Hand grip strength for males* (n=395)Hand grip strength for females* (n=617)
rP valuerP value
Energy and macronutrient intake
 Energy (kcal)0.1400.006†0.0180.651
 Protein (g/kg)−0.1340.008†−0.0210.610
 Carbohydrate (g)0.1530.002†0.0260.528
 Fat (g)0.1240.014†−0.0020.962
Physical activity score0.1700.001†0.0420.298
  • *Controlled for ethnicity, place of residency and body mass index.

  • †Statistically significant at p<0.05.