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Recommendations for Cutpoints for Weakness and Low lean Mass
| Cutpoints | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Weakness | ||
| Recommended: | ||
| Grip strength (GSMax) | < 26 kg | < 16 kg |
| Alternate: | ||
| GS adjusted to body mass index [BMI] (GSMaxBMI) | < 1.0 | < 0.56 |
| Appendicular Lean Body Mass | ||
| Recommended: | ||
| Appendicular lean mass (ALM) adjusted to BMI (ALMBMI) | < 0.789 | < 0.512 |
| Alternate: | ||
| ALM | < 19.75 kg | < 15.02 kg |
