Variable | Result | Mean difference (confidence interval) | p |
---|---|---|---|
BCAA intake based on BMI, g/day | |||
Underweight (n = 21) | 9.53 ± 3.82* |  | 0.197− |
Normal (n = 35) | 11.72 ± 4.19* |  |  |
Overweight and obese (n = 29) | 10.95 ± 4.87* |  |  |
BCAA intake based on gender, g/day | |||
Male (n = 59) | 11.61 ± 4.65* |  | 0.040s |
Female (n = 26) | 8.35 (3.40–15.30)†|  |  |
BCAA intake based on age classification, g/day | |||
Age group < 60 years (n = 57) | 10.58 ± 4.47* | 1.02 (0.99–3.04) | 0.315 |
Age group ≥ 60 years (n = 28) | 11.60 ± 4.21* |  |  |