Total body fat, gender, and age account for most of the differences in leg fat among people.

Scientific Claim

82.5% of the variation in leg fat percentage is explained by total body fat percentage, sex, and age.

Original Statement

“adjusted R2 (linear regression) showed that 82.5% of the variation in LEGFAT% was explained by variations in TOTFAT%, sex, and age.”

From study:Increased legs-to-total fat percentage ratio in females with a normal body mass index: A change in lifestyle or the adaptation process of the body

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The R² value is a statistical measure of explained variance, which is appropriately stated for a regression analysis. The verb 'explained by' is correct for this context.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Increased legs-to-total fat percentage ratio in females with a normal body mass index: A change in lifestyle or the adaptation process of the body

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Increased legs-to-total fat percentage ratio in females with a normal body mass index: A change in lifestyle or the adaptation process of the body

Score: 29

DOI: 10.31382/eqol.231202

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