Lean Mass Index (LMI): Males, Age 85+

What these numbers mean

A value around 18.16 kg/m² is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 19.49 kg/m² fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 16.90 kg/m² fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.

Also see: 80-84 · All ages

Data source: Kelly et al. (NHANES DXA) (2009) · n=15.3K About this study

Lean Mass Index (LMI) Body Composition Males 85+

Lean Mass Index (LMI) Percentile Chart (kg/m²)

Poor 15.22 kg/m²
Below average 16.90 kg/m²
Average 18.16 kg/m²
Above average 19.49 kg/m²
Excellent 21.56 kg/m²
Lean Mass Index (LMI) percentile distribution chart for Males, age 85+ 5th 5th: 15.22 kg/m² (Poor) 15.22 Poor 25th 25th: 16.90 kg/m² (Below average) 16.90 Below average 50th 50th: 18.16 kg/m² (Average) 18.16 Average 75th 75th: 19.49 kg/m² (Above average) 19.49 Above average 95th 95th: 21.56 kg/m² (Excellent) 21.56 Excellent 0 6 12 18 24 30 kg/m² Lean Mass Index (LMI) percentile distribution chart for Males, age 85+ 5th 5th: 15.22 kg/m² (Poor) 15.22 Poor 25th 25th: 16.90 kg/m² (Below average) 16.90 Below average 50th 50th: 18.16 kg/m² (Average) 18.16 Average 75th 75th: 19.49 kg/m² (Above average) 19.49 Above average 95th 95th: 21.56 kg/m² (Excellent) 21.56 Excellent 0 6 12 18 24 30 kg/m²

This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.

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