Table 4. Correlation matrix for malnutrition and inflammation indicators^†.

^*P < 0.05; ^**P < 0.01; ^***P < 0.001.

^†P-values obtained using partial correlation controlling for gender, education level, and marital status.

BMI, body mass index; CRP, C-reactive protein; DII, dietary inflammatory index; MAC; mid upper arm circumference; MIS, malnutrition inflammation score; SGA, subjective global assessment; TSF, triceps skinfold thickness.