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Characteristics of study subjects (mean ± standard deviation (SD)).
| Women (n = 272) | Men (n = 317) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (Years) | 55.7 ± 19.3 | 56.8 ± 18.5 |
| Height (m) | 1.63 ± 0.07 | 1.77 ± 0.07 |
| Weight (kg) | 73.6 ± 16.1 | 89.0 ± 16.0 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.7 ± 5.6 | 28.4 ± 4.3 |
| PA (kcal/wk × 103) | 27.7 ± 9.2 | 36.2 ± 12.5 |
| Relative ASM (kg/m2) | 5.7 ± 0.8 | 7.9 ± 1.0 |
| Total Body BMC (kg) | 2.42 ± 0.40 | 3.24 ± 0.47 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; PA, physical activity; ASM, appendicular skeletal mass; BMC, bone mineral content
