Analysis of Body Composition in Middle-aged and Elderly People of Mulam Ethnic Group in Guangxi, China
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https://doi.org/10.53797/fphj.v3i2.4.2024Keywords:
Mulam, middle-aged and elderly, body composition, muscle mass, fat massAbstract
Body composition mainly includes fat mass, muscle mass, body moisture, etc. These components are important parts of body mass and also important factors affecting human function and health. Abnormal body composition can cause many diseases. Objective: Explore the characteristics of body composition and the incidence of overweight and obesity in middle-aged and elderly people from the Mulam ethnic group in Guangxi, China, and provide a scientific basis for improving their health. Methods: This study included 384 Mulam minority individuals over the age of 45 years of age from the Luocheng Mulam ethnic autonomous county, Hechi, Guangxi, China. There were 165 males and 219 females. Body composition was measured using a bioelectric impedance analyzer in all of these participants. Results: The percentage of overweight and obesity in middle-aged and elderly Mulam people was relatively low; Their body composition distribution had certain rules. The non-lipid indices of men were higher than those of women. Lipid-related indexes were greater in women than in men. With increasing age, the related indexes of fat mass increased first and then decreased, while muscle mass decreased with increasing age. In women, body composition indicators slowly decreased with age. Conclusions: The decrease in muscle mass with age may lead to decreased body function. Therefore, it is suggested that middle-aged and elderly Mulam people adhere to good living habits and eating behaviors, maintain appropriate exercise, and maintain appropriate weight to promote physical health.
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