The significance of body mass index in calculating the cut-off points for low muscle mass in the elderly: methodological issues.

Roma Krzymińska-Siemaszko Natasza Czepulis Aleksandra SuwalskaLechoslaw B DworakAnna Fryzowicz Beata Madej-Dziechciarow Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis

Published in: BioMed research international (2014)

COPs for LMM for Poland are 5.52 kg/m(2) (females) and 7.29 kg/m(2) (males). The reference group BMI is an important factor in establishing COPs for low muscle mass.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
physical activity
middle aged
weight loss