Table 3.
The characteristics of studied subjects with risk of low muscle mass (rLMM) only.
| Variable | rLMM PUFA-Treated Group | rLMM Control Group | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Women (n) | 11 | 8 | |
| Men (n) | 4 | 2 | |
| Age (years) | 75.07 ± 7.71 | 72.50 ± 7.74 | 0.42 |
| AMTS (points) | 8.87 ± 0.64 | 8.80 ± 0.92 | 0.98 |
| Katz’ index (points) | 5.93 ± 0.18 | 5.95 ± 0.16 | 0.84 |
| Lawton scale (points) | 26.53 ± 0.83 | 26.40 ± 1.35 | 0.88 |
| MNA (points) | 25.00 ± 3.10 | 25.39 ± 2.29 | 0.75 |
Notes: the table includes the results of those individuals who finish the 12-weeks intervention only (n = 25); Abbreviations: AMTS, Abbreviated Mental Test Score; MNA, Mini Nutritional Assessment.