Abstract:The prevalence of abnormal metabolic conditions in normal weight subjects has been recognized, but the cause is unknown. However it has been proposed that a decrease in relative muscle mass may be a contributing factor. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between appendicular lean mass (ALM) index (kg/m2) and risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in normal weight adults using data from the continuous National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey years 1999‐2006 (n = 1826). Chi‐squar… Show more
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