Table 2.
Anthropometric measurements in old obese women, before and after 3 months’ dieting and physical activity
| Measurements | NPI t0 | NPI t1 | HPI t0 | HPI t1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 66.4±4.5 | 66.9±5.2 | ||
| BMI | 32.0±2.3 | 30.7±1.3* | 31.1±2.9 | 30.3±0.9* |
| WC | 98.5±5.0 | 95.7±3.0* | 97.5±4.8 | 95.6±2.9* |
| HG | 20.1±4.5 | 19.0±4.9 | 18.5±5.1 | 19.2±5.9 |
| FM | 34.8±4.3 | 32.6±1.5* | 34.2±4.3 | 31.8±1.2* |
| FFM | 38.9±2.8 | 38.6±2.7 | 38.5±2.6 | 38.9±2.9 |
| FMI | 14.9±2.7 | 14.02±2.8* | 14.5±2.6 | 13.7±2.5* |
| FFMI | 16.7±0.9 | 16.7±0.9 | 16.6±0.9 | 16.7±0.9 |
| MMI | 7.1±0.2 | 6.9±0.1* | 6.9±0.1 | 7.1±0.4* |
| AMA | 46.8±0.5 | 41.1±0.5* | 43.6±0.5 | 43.1±0.4 |
Notes: Data reported as mean ± SD;
*
P<0.01.
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; NPI, normal protein intake (0.8 g/kg DBW/day); HPI, high protein intake (1.2 g/kg DBW/day); t0, basal conditions; t1, after 3 months’ dieting; BMI, body mass index (kg/m2); WC, waist circumference (cm); HG, handgrip (kg); FM, fat mass (kg); FFM, fat-free mass (kg); FMI, fat mass index (kg/m2); FFMI, fat-free mass index (kg/m2); MMI, muscle mass index (kg/m2); AMA, arm-muscle area (cm2); DBW, desirable body weight.