Table 4 Comparison of BCAA Intake of the Study Participants (n = 85)

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^*

0.040^s

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^*

0.315

Age group ≥ 60 years (n = 28)

11.60 ± 4.21^*