Table 1.
Sarcopenia Variable | Men | Women |
---|---|---|
Grip maximal value | <35.5 kg | <20.0 kg |
Grip/BMI* | <1.05 kg/kg/m2 | <0.79 kg/kg/m2 |
Grip/TBF | <1.66 kg/kg | <0.65 kg/kg |
Grip/arm lean mass | <6.08 kg/kg | <3.26 kg/kg |
Grip/weight | <0.45 kg/kg | <0.34 kg/kg |
Only variable consistently chosen for men and women.
BMI = body mass index; Grip = grip strength; TBF = total body fat.