Table 1.
The Characteristics of the Young Reference (REFERENCE) and OSTPRE samples.
| Young reference | OSTPRE 15 | OSTPRE 20 | OSTPRE 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (number) | 400 | 344 | 267 | 195 |
| Age (years) | 30.4 (6.0) | 68.6 (2.9) | 73.6 (2.7) | 77.3 (2.7) |
| Height (cm) | 166.6 (5.9) | 158.8 (5.2) | 158.3 (5.2) | 157.2 (5.4) |
| Weight | 64.1 (11.2) | 73.1 (12.2) | 71.8 (12.9) | 71.0 (12.3) |
| BMI | 23.1 (3.7) | 29.0 (4.8) | 28.6 (5.2) | 28.4 (4.9) |
| RSMI (kg/m2) | 6.6 (0.7) | 6.7 (0.8) | 6.6 (0.9) | 6.9 (0.9) |
| Grip strength (kg) | 37.6 (5.6) | 26.3 (6.3) | 27.6 (5.6) | 26.7 (5.5) |
| Quadriceps strength (kg) | 49.8 (10.0) | 30.5 (7.8) | 28.8 (7.9) | not measured |
| Fat Mass Index (kg/m2) | 7.0 (2.8) | 11.8 (3.6) | 11.6 (3.6) | 11.8 (3.5) |
RSMI = Relative skeletal muscle mass index; BMI = Body Mass Index.