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Chapter 6: Evaluation of Human Adiposity.

Authors :
Heymsfield, Steven B.
Hoffman, Daniel J.
Testolin, Corrado
ZiMian Wang
Source :
International Textbook of Obesity; 2001 1st Edition, p85-97, 13p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The article discusses the methods of evaluating adiposity and adipose tissue distribution. It has cited that human body weight is normally precisely regulated to maintain a weight which reflects habitual energy intake and output. Body weight is a reflection of total body energy content and long-term weight and long-term weight change is a measure of energy balance.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780471988700
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Textbook of Obesity
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
22780695