Advances in body composition assessment / Timothy G. Lohman.

Author/creator Lohman, Timothy G., 1940-
Format Book
Publication InfoChampaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics Publishers, ©1992.
Descriptionviii, 150 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCurrent issues in exercise science ; monograph, no. 3
Current issues in exercise science monograph, no. 3.
Contents Basic concepts in body composition assessment -- Body density, body water, and bone mineral: controversies and limitations of the two-component system -- Duel energy radiography: total body and regional composition -- Prediction equations and skinfolds, bioelectric impedance, and body mass index -- Assessing fat distribution -- Estimating body composition in children and the elderly -- The prevalence of obesity in children in the United States -- Tracking and body fatness -- Body composition and youth fitness -- Estimating minimal weight and percent fat in athletes -- Advances in body composition measurement.
Local noteLittle-282306
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 129-142) and index.
LCCN 92001476
ISBN0873223276

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QP88.L65 1992 ✔ Available Place Hold