The association between anthropometric measures and physical performance in black adults of the North West Province, South Africa

Objective This study investigated associations between anthropometric measures and physical performance in black South African adults. It was hypothesized that noninvasive, simple anthropometric measurements, such as calf circumference (CC) and body mass index (BMI), may be useful predictors of physical performance and strength. Methods Black human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative men and women (aged 32‐93 years) participating in the...