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Comparison of body composition between patients of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
| Parameters | UC (N = 53) | CD (N = 44) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass index (kg/m2), mean ± SD | 21.1 ± 4.2 | 20.5 ± 3.7 | 0.51 |
| Fat percentage, mean ± SD | 14.4 ± 9.1 | 15.6 ± 9.3 | 0.52 |
| Fat mass in kg, mean ± SD | 9.04 ± 7.5 | 8.7 ± 5.9 | 0.81 |
| Lean mass in kg, mean ± SD | 48.3 ± 8.4 | 44.2 ± 7.8 | 0.01 |
| Fat-free mass index (FFMI), mean ± SD | 17.7 ± 1.9 | 17.2 ± 1.8 | 0.09 |
