Table 2.
Skeletal muscle mass by quartile
| Quartile | Skeletal muscle mass, kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| 1 (0–25th percentile) | <26 | <18.3 |
| 2 (26th–50th percentile) | 26–28.1 | 18.3–20 |
| 3 (51st–75th percentile) | 28.1–30.7 | 20–21.6 |
| 4 (76th–100th percentile) | >30.7 | >21.6 |
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