Table 1 Basic characteristics of PrMW and PMW
From: Factors associated with measures of sarcopenia in pre and postmenopausal women
Characteristics | PrMW (n = 184) Mean (SD) | PMW (n = 166) Mean (SD) | p value * |
|---|---|---|---|
Measures of sarcopenia | |||
 RSMI (kg/m2) | 6.9 (0.9) | 6.6 (1.0) | 0.008 |
 HGS (kg) | 19.0 (6.0) | 15.2 (4.8) | < 0.001 |
 GS (m/s) | 1.2 (0.1) | 1.0 (0.16) | < 0.001 |
Anthropometry indices | |||
 Weight (kg) | 58.0 (9.8) | 57.0 (11.9) | 0.44 |
 Height (m) | 1.5 (0.1) | 1.4 (0.1) | < 0.001 |
 WC (cm) | 82.5 (9.8) | 83.3 (12.3) | 0.50 |
 HC (cm) | 97.0 (8.5) | 98.7 (10.1) | 0.09 |
 WHR | 0.8 (0.1) | 0.8 (0.1) | 0.47 |
 BMI (kg/m2) | 24.9 (4.0) | 25.9 (4.5) | 0.37 |
Body composition indices | |||
 TBBMD (g/cm2) | 0.892 (0.060) | 0.812 (0.081) | < 0.001 |
 TBBMC (g) | 1283.6 (183.1) | 1092.8 (250.2) | < 0.001 |
 TBFM (kg) | 18.4 (5.6) | 19.6 (6.4) | 0.30 |
 ASMM (kg) | 16.0 (2.5) | 14.8 (2.9) | < 0.001 |
Serum markers | |||
 Vitamin25(OH)D (n/mol) | 18.7 (2.1) | 18.5 (2.7) | 0.34 |
 Estradiol (mlU/L) | 149.5 (107.6) | 57.3 (55.4) | < 0.001 |
 Fasting insulin (g/dl) | 9.9 (5.1) | 11.1 (6.6) | 0.05 |
Lifestyle factors | |||
 Physical activity pattern | |||
  Walking PA score (MET/min/week) | 829.2 (186.7) | 580.2 (156.8) | 0.01 |
  Moderate PA score (MET/min/week) | 4868.0 (574.2) | 4770.12 (857.0) | 0.20 |
  Vigorous PA score (MET/min/week) | 1785.2 (1784.9) | 2297.59 (1917.4) | 0.01 |
  Total PA score (MET/min/week) | 7482.5 (2400.0) | 7648.03 (2534.6) | 0.53 |
 Macro and micro nutrients consumption | |||
  Total energy (kcal) | 1368.2 (412.5) | 1154.1 (331.8) | < 0.001 |
  Protein (g) | 38.7 (13.4) | 32.2 (12.1) | < 0.001 |
  Fat (g) | 30.1 (19.0) | 28.1 (19.6) | 0.34 |
  Carbohydrates (g) | 236.0 (79.2) | 195.1 (68.9) | < 0.001 |
  Calcium (mg) | 293.8 (180.4) | 288.0 (245.3) | 0.79 |