Predict skeletal muscle mass from age, height, and gender.
skeletal_muscle_mass(smm, age_years, height, gender)
Vector of skeletal muscle masses in kg.
Vector of allometrically-scaled skeletal muscle masses.
Vector of ages in years.
Vector of heights in cm.
Vector of genders, either 'Male' or 'Female.'
Caroline Ring
For individuals over age 18, use allometrically-scaled muscle mass with an
age-based scaling factor, to account for loss of muscle mass with age
(Janssen et al. 2000). For individuals under age 18, use
skeletal_muscle_mass_children
.
Janssen, Ian, et al. "Skeletal muscle mass and distribution in 468 men and women aged 18-88 yer." Journal of Applied Physiology 89.1 (2000): 81-88
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skeletal_muscle_mass_children