Table 2.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis between total EAAS and high muscle strength, KNHANES 2014–2019 (n = 5971).
| Total EAAS | p for Trend | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | ||
| n = 1492 | n = 1493 | n = 1493 | n = 1493 | ||
| Score, median | 5.62 | 7.61 | 8.32 | 8.99 | |
| Case (%) | 735 (49.26) | 861 (57.67) | 944 (63.23) | 1014 (67.92) | |
| Model 1 | 1 | 1.34 (1.13–1.60) | 1.80 (1.52–2.13) | 2.17 (1.83–2.57) | <0.001 |
| Model 2 | 1 | 1.15 (0.95–1.39) | 1.37 (1.14–1.64) | 1.57 (1.30–1.90) | <0.001 |
| Model 3 | 1 | 1.14 (0.93–1.40) | 1.36 (1.10–1.69) | 1.38 (1.07–1.79) | 0.005 |
EAAS, Essential Amino Acid Score; KNHANES, Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; Q, Quartile. Model 1: unadjusted. Model 2: adjusted for age, sex, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and household income. Model 3: further adjusted for body mass index, physical activity, dietary supplement use, and total energy intake.