Calf circumference, frailty and physical performance among older adults living in the community

Francesco Landi; Graziano Onder; Andrea Russo; Rosa Liperoti; Matteo Tosato; Anna Maria Martone; Ettore Capoluongo; Roberto Bernabei

doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2013.07.013

Calf circumference, frailty and physical performance among older adults living in the community

Francesco Landi
, Graziano Onder
, Andrea Russo
, Rosa Liperoti
, Matteo Tosato
, Anna Maria Martone
, Ettore Capoluongo
, Roberto Bernabei

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Abstract

Lean body mass loss has been indicated as a reliable marker of frailty and poor physical performance among older individuals. We evaluated the relationship between calf circumference and frailty, physical performance, muscle strength, and functional status in persons aged 80 years or older.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	N/A-N/A
Journal	Clinical Nutrition
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2013.07.013
Publication status	Published - 2013

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Calf circumference
Frail elderly
Physical performance

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Calf circumference, frailty and physical performance among older adults living in the community

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