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Table 2 Rate of change in ASM and FM between the normal group and the SO group in both sexes

From: Sex differences in the prevalence and adverse outcomes of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in community dwelling elderly in East China using the AWGS criteria

  

Normal group

SO group

Rate of change

Male

ASM (kg)

21.3 ± 2.7

13.9 ± 2.4

−34.7%

FM (kg)

14.6 ± 3.6

16.0 ± 1.9

+ 9.6%

ASM/FM

1.45

0.87

−40.0%

Female

ASM (kg)

15.1 ± 1.9

11.3 ± 3.0

−24.8%

FM (kg)

16.2 ± 3.2

23.3 ± 2.8

+ 43.8%

ASM/FM

0.93

0.48

−48.4%

  1. ASM appendicular Skeletal Mass, FM fat mass