Table 3.
Sarcopenia among obese and nonobese participants.
| Variable | Nonsarcopenic (n = 154) | Sarcopenic (n = 10) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity by waist circumference | |||
| Nonobese | 78 (50.65) | 6 (60.00) | 0.57 |
| Obese | 76 (49.35) | 4 (40.00) | |
| BMI classification | |||
| Normal | 68 (44.16) | 5 (50.00) | |
| Overweight | 55 (35.71) | 3 (30.00) | 0.69 |
| Obese | 23 (14.94) | 0 (0.00) | <0.01 |
| Underweight | 8 (5.19) | 2 (20.00) | 0.16 |
Values are presented as number (%).
BMI, body mass index.