Body composition of some elderly in Egypt: total body water and anthropometry

ABSTRACT

The study was carried out in 81 healthy Egyptian elderly from both sexes aged 60-85 years old. Anthropometric measurements, dynamometry and a new model for determination of total body water were assessed. The results obtained showed that elbow and wrist diameters were significantly higher in males than in females [P <0.05]. Dynamometry being a good indicator of muscle mass was significantly higher in males than in females. Total body water was significantly higher in males than females and decreased with age. Dynamometry and fat free mass were well correlated [r = 0.5 in males and r = 0.48 in females]