Table 2.
Comparison of sarcopenia-related factors between patterns of adequate protein intake with only one meal (Cross-sectional study 2-3).
| 1 meal B | 1 meal L | 1 meal D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 8) | (n = 8) | (n = 11) | |
| Muscle Mass (kg) | 20.96 ± 1.00 | 18.84 ± 0.74 | 18.96 ± 0.51 |
| Muscle mass (kg/BW) | 8.32 ± 0.27 | 7.89 ± 0.24 | 7.72 ± 0.18 |
| SMI (kg/m2) | 0.36 ± 0.01 | 0.35 ± 0.01 | 0.36 ± 0.01 |
| Hand grip (kg) | 25.62 ± 1.11$$ | 21.50 ± 1.42 | 19.57 ± 1.10 |
| Hand grip (kg/BW) | 0.45 ± 0.01 | 0.41 ± 0.04 | 0.38 ± 0.03 |
| Gait speed (m/s) | 1.51 ± 0.06 | 1.39 ±0.05 | 1.40 ± 0.06 |
Values are expressed as mean and standard errors.
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P < 0.01 compared to 1 meal D (One-Way ANOVA). BW, Body Weight; SMI, Skeletal Muscle Index; B, Breakfast; L, Lunch; D, Dinner.