Human Body Composition - Hardcover

Roche, Alexander F.; Heymsfield, Steven B.; Lohman, Timothy G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0873226380 ISBN 13: 9780873226387

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

Synopsis

This text covers the complete range of methods to assess body composition, including dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, electrical impedance, and imaging techniques. For each method the book includes descriptions of underlying assumptions, applicability, equipment, measurement procedures, precision, accuracy and methods of calculation. The book comprises a wide selection of literature on body composition, including research methodology and results.

About this title

Review

"provides a comprehensive reference on body composition measurements and on the scope of influence on physiology and pathology related to body composition."
"Journal of Dance, Medicine & Science" (review of the first edition)
"indispensable for exercise science researchers and graduate students who want to use the methods described in the book and fully understand the literature based on these methods."
"Rivista di Antropologia" (review of the first edition)

About the Author

Steven Heymsfield is currently a Professor of Medicine at the Obesity Research Centre in New York. Timothy Lohman is a leading scientist and respected researcher in the field of body composition assessment. ZiMian Wang is a research associate at the Obesity Research Centre in New York. Scott Going has over 20 years teaching experience in body composition, assessment and related areas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873226380
• ISBN 13: 9780873226387
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 344