2.4. Body Composition Analysis
muscle mass
Body composition was determined at the end of the first egg-free diet period (week 4), and the end of the egg white and whole egg diet periods (week 8 and week 16). Body weight and composition (% body fat, fat mass, fat-free mass, muscle mass) were determined as described above utilizing a Tanita SC-240 digital scale with bioelectrical impedance function. BMI (kg/m