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Agreement between the 3 criteria used to define sarcopenic obesity.
| First definition | Second definition | Cohen’s kappa (κ) | Magnitude of agreement |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI ≥ 25, kg/m2 | WC | 1.000 | Almost perfect |
| > 90 cm in men | |||
| > 80 cm in women | |||
| BMI ≥ 25, kg/m2 | FM% | 0.922 | Almost perfect |
| > 32% in men | |||
| > 40% in women | |||
| WC | FM% | 0.922 | Almost perfect |
| > 90 cm in men | > 32% in men | ||
| > 80 cm in women | > 40% in women |
BMI, body mass index; WC, waist circumference; FM%, fat mass percent.
