Body Composition in Biological Anthropology
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Part of Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
- Author: Roy J. Shephard, University of Toronto
- Date Published: September 2005
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521019033
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This volume provides a thought-provoking perspective on the empirical and analytic study of body form and composition. The techniques used for measuring body components such as fat, water, lean tissue, bone mass and bone density are evaluated against potential 'gold standards'. The nature of regional differences, developmental changes, pathological abnormalities, and the impact of heredity and environment in shaping body composition are discussed in the context of human evolution. All those concerned with biological anthropology, both clinicians and researchers, will find this book of great interest.
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- Date Published: September 2005
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521019033
- length: 356 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 154 x 21 mm
- weight: 0.544kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Epidemiological indices, anthropometric and cadaver estimates of body composition
3. Determination of body fat
4. Determination of body water
5. Determination of lean tissue
6. Estimation of bone mass
7. Regional differences of body composition
8. Developmental changes, growth and aging
9. Genetic influences upon body composition
10. Environmental influences
11. Pathological disturbances of body composition
12. Human adaptability and body composition
Glossary
References
Index.
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