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 |