Table 3 Comparison of body composition indices by sex
From: Body composition is related to cognitive function among young adults in Ghana
Variable | Total N (%) | Male n (%) | Female n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
BMI | Â | Â | Â |
    Underweight | 10(2.6) | 5(3.3) | 5(2.2) |
    Normal | 257(67.5) | 100(65.8) | 157(68.6) |
    Overweight | 90(23.6) | 41(27.0) | 49(21.4) |
    Obesity | 24(6.3) | 6(3.9) | 18(7.9) |
Body fat percentage | Â | Â | Â |
    Low | 19(5.0) | 8(5.3) | 11(4.8) |
    Normal | 39(39.4) | 43(28.3) | 107(46.7) |
    High | 212(55.6) | 101(66.4) | 11(48.5) |
Muscle mass percentage | Â | Â | Â |
    Low | 94(24.7) | 73(48.0) | 21(9.2) |
    Normal | 144(37.8) | 24(15.8) | 120(52.4) |
    High | 143(37.5) | 55(36.2) | 88(38.4) |
WHR | Â | Â | Â |
    Normal | 341(89.5) | 145(95.4) | 196(85.6) |
    Elevated | 40(10.5) | 7(4.6) | 33(14.4) |