The muscle mass iindex (MMI) is a measure of muscle mass comparable to the body mass index.
Parameters:
(1) muscle mass in kilograms (based on equations of Lee et al)
(2) body height in meters
(3) gender
muscle mass index =
= (muscle mass in kg) / ((body height in meters)^2)
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Muscle Mass
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Male MMI
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Female MMI
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normal
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>= 10.75
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>= 6.75
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Grade I sarcopenia
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8.51 to 10.74
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5.76 to 6.74
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Grade II sarcopenia
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< 8.51
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< 5.76
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There should be additional categories for people with increased muscle mass such as body builders.
