Table 5 Coefficient of variation (CV) of protein distribution over the three daily mealtimes [median (min.-max.)] in participants with and without the single frailty criteria
Frailty criterion | n | Criterion is present | Criterion is not present | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Weight loss | 16 | 0.78 (0.46–1.21) | 0.73 (0.07–1.33) | 0.263 |
Exhaustion | 43 | 0.83 (0.18–1.33) | 0.72 (0.07–1.29) | 0.041 |
Low hand grip strength | 76 | 0.76 (0.07–1.33) | 0.72 (0.15–1.24) | 0.109 |
Slow walking speed | 43 | 0.87 (0.18–1.26) | 0.70 (0.07–1.33) | 0.002 |
Low physical activity | 39 | 0.74 (0.07–1.33) | 0.73 (0.15–1.29) | 0.732 |