Table 1 Phenotypic groups of participants included in the study
Gender | Age (years) | Group nr. | Phenotypic group | Body fat % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 20–29 | 1 | Reference group “optimal phenotypic flexibility” | Low to normal | < 20% |
30–59 | 2 | Healthy range of phenotypes | Low | 30–39 years < 8% 40–59 years < 11% | |
3 | Normal | 30–39 years 8–20% 40–59 years 11–22% | |||
4 | High | 30–39 years > 20% 40–59 years > 22% | |||
60–70 | 5 | Reference group “reduced phenotypic flexibility” | Normal to high | > 20% | |
Female | 20–29 | 6 | Reference group “optimal phenotypic flexibility” | Low to normal | < 30% |
30–59 | 7 | Healthy range of phenotypes | Low | 30–39 years < 21% 40–59 years < 23% | |
8 | Normal | 30–39 years 21–33% 40–59 years 23–34% | |||
9 | High | 30–39 years > 33% 40–59 years > 34% | |||
60–70 | 10 | Reference group “reduced phenotypic flexibility” | Normal to high | > 30% | |