Table 2.
Prediction equations for ASM estimation based on multiple regression analysis of data obtained from the development group
| Prediction equations (kg) | R 2 | SEE (kg) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men (N = 257) | ||||
| Step 1 | ASM = 0.287 × weight (kg) + 3.681 | 0.685 | 1.75 | < 0.001 |
| Step 2 | ASM = 0.460 × weight (kg)−0.251 × waist circumference (cm) + 12.867 | 0.864 | 1.15 | < 0.001 |
| Step 3 | ASM = 0.408 × weight (kg)−0.209 × waist circumference (cm) + 0.072 × handgrip strength (kg) + 10.032 | 0.877 | 1.10 | < 0.001 |
| Women (N = 913) | ||||
| Step 1 | ASM = 0.185 × weight (kg) + 5.330 | 0.472 | 1.43 | < 0.001 |
| Step 2 | ASM = 0.155 × height (cm) + 0.138 × weight (kg)−16.291 | 0.674 | 1.13 | < 0.001 |
| Step 3 | ASM = 0.121 × height (cm) + 0.128 × weight (kg) + 0.104 × handgrip strength (kg)−13.096 | 0.714 | 1.05 | < 0.001 |
| Step 4 | ASM = 0.094 × height (cm) + 0.187 × weight (kg)−0.051 × waist circumference (cm) + 0.082 × handgrip strength (kg)−7.394 | 0.733 | 1.02 | < 0.001 |
| Step 5 | ASM = 0.007 × age (years) + 0.095 × height (cm) + 0.196 × weight (kg)−0.061 × waist circumference (cm) + 0.087 × handgrip strength (kg)−7.896 | 0.735 | 1.02 | < 0.001 |
SEE standard error of estimate