From: Body composition is related to cognitive function among young adults in Ghana
Variable | Total Mean ± SD | Male Mean ± SD | Female Mean ± SD | P-value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Weight (kg) | 64.80 ± 12.16 | 66.89 ± 12.43 | 63.41 ± 11.80 | 0.006* |
Height (m) | 1.64 ± 0.07 | 1.68 ± 0.08 | 1.62 ± 0.06 | < 0.001* |
BMI (kg/m2) | 24.06 ± 3.84 | 23.73 ± 3.61 | 24.27 ± 3.98 | 0.178 |
Body fat (%) | 29.93 ± 9.81 | 25.05 ± 10.67 | 33.17 ± 7.64 | < 0.001* |
Muscle mass (%) | 31.67 ± 6.66 | 34.95 ± 8.11 | 29.50 ± 4.30 | < 0.001* |
Waist circumference (cm) | 76.91 ± 8.82 | 78.43 ± 8.50 | 75.92 ± 8.91 | 0.006* |
Hip circumference (cm) | 98.43 ± 1–.70 | 97.76 ± 10.35 | 98.88 ± 10.91 | 0.320 |
WHR | 0.78 ± 0.07 | 0.81 ± 0.08 | 0.77 ± 0.07 | < 0.001* |