Table 3.
Caucasian males: Dependence of fat fraction on age for two BMI ranges.
| BMI Range | Ave age (SD) | Age range | Ave BMI | Ave Fat Fraction | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 – 24 | 21.86 (2.44) | 18 – 25 | 22.19 (1.08) | 0.1193 (.046) | 29 |
| 29.94 (2.36) | 26 – 33 | 22.12 (1.34) | 0.134 (.048) (NS) | 32 | |
| 52.83 (19.42) | 34 – 84 | 22.39 (1.31) | 0.173 (.057) (p < .01) | 30 | |
| 24 – 44 | 25.94 (2.66) | 21 – 30 | 27.64 (4.00) | 0.188 (.084) | 47 |
| 38.17 (5.07) | 31 – 48 | 27.42 (3.96) | 0.211 (.072) (NS) | 48 | |
| 66.25 (10.69) | 49 – 97 | 27.93 (3.41) | 0.284 (.075) (p < .01) | 47 | |
The p values are for comparisons to the closest younger age group.