The analysis of body composition (fat, bone and muscle) is an important process throughout the biomedical sciences. This is the first book to offer a clear and detailed introduction to the key methods and techniques in body composition analysis and to explain the importance of body composition data in the context of sport, exercise and health.

With contributions from some of the world's leading body composition specialists, the book goes further than any other in demonstrating the practical and applied value of body composition analysis in areas such as performance sport and weight control in clinical populations. The book pays particular attention to the important concept of change in body composition, and includes discussion of ethical issues in the collection, interpretation and presentation of data, and considerations when working with special populations.

Bridging the gap between research methods and practical application, this book is important reading for advanced students and practitioners working in sport and exercise science, health science, anatomy, nutrition, physical therapy or ergonomics.

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Information

Publisher

Routledge

Year

2012

ISBN

9781136478291

Edition

Topic

Medicine

Subtopic

Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics

Front Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright
DEDICATION
CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS
FOREWORD
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
1 THE CONCEPT OF BODY COMPOSITION AND ITS APPLICATIONS
2 LABORATORY METHODS OF BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
3 PORTABLE METHODS OF BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
4 PHYSIQUE: PHENOTYPE, SOMATOTYPE AND 3D SCANNING
5 MUSCLE TISSUE
6 BONE TISSUE
7 ANTHROPOMETRIC SURROGATES FOR FATNESS AND HEALTH
8 BODY COMPOSITION CHANGE
9 BODY COMPOSITION IN CHRONIC DISEASE AND DISABILITY
10 BODY COMPOSITION: Professional practice and an interdisciplinary toolkit
INDEX