Table 1. Study participant characteristics.
| Characteristic | Total N = 72 | Men N = 20 | Women N = 52 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 77.8 (7.1) | 80.5 (7.8) | 76.8 (6.7) |
| Self-Report Good or Excellent Health (%) | 67 (93%) | 19 (95%) | 48 (92%) |
| History of falls past year (%) | 25 (35%) | 8 (40%) | 17 (33%) |
| Height (cm) | 164 (10.0) | 174 (9.0)* | 161 (8.0) |
| Weight (kg) | 69.0 (15.0) | 79.3 (14.2)* | 65.1 (13.4) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.3 (4.6) | 25.9 (2.8) | 25.1 (5.1) |
| Total Hip BMD (g/cm2) | 0.89 (0.15) | 0.99 (0.18)* | 0.85 (0.11) |
| Trunk Lean Mass (kg) | 20.2 (4.2) | 25.2 (3.8)* | 18.4 (2.4) |
| Appendicular Lean Mass (kg) | 17.6 (4.3) | 22.4 (3.8)* | 15.8 (2.9) |
| Appendicular Lean Mass/Height (kg/m2) | 6.5 (1.1) | 7.3 (0.7)* | 6.1 (1.0) |
*p < 0.05 for differences between men and women