Table 2.
The characteristics of studied subjects with low muscle mass (LMM) only.
| Variable | LMM PUFA-Treated Group | LMM Control Group | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Women (n) | 8 | 6 | |
| Men (n) | 7 | 4 | |
| Age (years) | 74.87 ± 8.99 | 77.20 ± 6.81 | 0.49 |
| AMTS (points) | 9.14 ± 0.95 * | 9.11 ± 0.93 ** | 0.92 |
| Katz’ index (points) | 5.90 ± 0.39 | 5.45 ± 1.57 | 0.35 |
| Lawton scale (points) | 25.33 ± 2.89 | 22.50 ± 5.50 | 0.08 |
| MNA (points) | 24.53 ± 2.77 | 21.60 ± 2.98 | 0.02 |
Notes: the table includes the results of those individuals who finish the 12-weeks intervention only (n = 25); * n = 14; ** n = 9; Abbreviations: AMTS, Abbreviated Mental Test Score; MNA, Mini Nutritional Assessment.