Body Composition and Physical Performance: Applications for the Military Services

This book surveys the entire field of body composition as it relates to performance. It includes a clear definition of terminology and a discussion of the various methods for measuring body composition. The authored papers represent a state-of-the-art review of this controversial field and address questions such as: What is a better measure of body composition--body fat or lean body mass? Does being overweight for one's height really affect performance? The book also addresses the issue of physical appearance as it relates to body fatness and performance. It includes an in-depth discussion of many of the topics of interest to those involved in sports medicine and exercise physiology.Institute of Medicine Staff is the author of 'Body Composition and Physical Performance: Applications for the Military Services', published 1992 under ISBN 9780309045865 and ISBN 030904586X.