Table 2.
Anthropometry, bio-impedance analysis, physical activity, and performance parameters in younger and older seniors.
| All Patients (n = 80) | Older Seniors (n = 40) | Younger Seniors (n = 40) | p Older vs. Younger Seniors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight, kg | 80.6 ± 12.6 | 77.3 ± 10.3 | 84.0 ± 14.0 | 0.02 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 28.2 ± 3.7 | 27.1 ± 3.3 | 29.2 ± 3.9 | 0.012 |
| Waist circ., cm | 102.7 ± 13 | 101 ± 14 | 104 ± 11.2 | 0.23 |
| MAMC, cm | 25.9 ± 3.2 | 24.8 ± 2.3 | 27.0 ± 3.6 | 0.0014 |
| MAMA, cm2 | 54.2 ± 12.5 | 49.3 ± 9.2 | 54.2 ± 13.5 | 0.0003 |
| Phase angle, | 5.0 ± 1.2 | 4.8 ± 1.3 | 5.2 ± 1.0 | 0.18 |
| BCMI, kg/m2 | 9.9 ± 3.0 | 9.5 ± 3.9 | 10.2 ± 1.6 | 0.34 |
| SM, kg | 28.0 ± 3.8 | 26.6 ± 3.5 | 29.5 ± 3.5 | 0.001 |
| SMI, kg/m2 | 9.6 ± 1.9 | 9.0 ± 2.4 | 9.2 ± 1.9 | 0.002 |
| RAPA score | 2.4 ± 2.2 | 2.5 ± 1.9 | 2.4 ± 2.4 | 0.72 |
| Average daily METS | 1.2 ± 0.2 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 1.3 ± 0.2 | 0.006 |
| PA level > 3METS/min | 47.7 ± 50.9 | 31.7 ± 37.2 | 62.0 ± 57.7 | 0.03 |
| Hand grip, kg | 32.1 ± 11.9 | 27.5 ± 6.3 | 36.8 ± 14.5 | 0.0004 |
| STS30”, n.rep | 10.9 ± 2.8 | 10.1 ± 3.0 | 11.7 ± 2.4 | 0.01 |
| 6MWT, m | 309 ± 84 | 282 ± 80 | 336 ± 80 | 0.003 |
Legend: MAMC: middle arm muscle circumference; MAMA: middle arm muscle area; BCMI: body cell mass index; SM: skeletal muscle; SMI: skeletal muscle index; RAPA: Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity; MET: metabolic equivalent; PA: physical activity; STS30”: 30-s Sit-to-Stand Chair Test; 6MWT: Six-Minute Walking Test.