Table 1

Diagnosis of sarcopenia, variables and cut-off values

CriterionMeasurement methodsCut-off points
Muscle massMAMCWomen: <19.2 cm, men <21.1 cm
Muscle strengthHandgrip strengthWomen: ≤20 kg, men: ≤30 kg
Physical performanceGait speed≤0.8 m/s
  • MAMC, mid-arm muscle circumference.