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BODY COMPOSITION
Research Articles
The following definitions will be useful in understanding the research studies dealing with body composition.
Body Composition:
The levels of fat mass and lean body mass which make up the composition of the body.
DEXA:
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry - a scientific test using x-ray technology to determine body composition.
Fat Mass:
The amount of body which is made up of fat. Often referred to as percent body fat.
HYDRO:
Hydrostatic weighing - a method of determining fat mass verses lean mass by weighing an individual underwater.
Lean Body Mass:
The amount of body which is made up of muscle, bone, fluids, and internal organs. Often called metabolically active mass or fat free mass.
MRI:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - a scientific test that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce colorful images which differentiate between muscle and fat.
Resting Metabolic Rate:
The number of calories (i.e., energy required) to sustain the body while at rest.
Skinfold:
A test done to measure the subcutaneous fat.
Subcutaneous Fat:
Fat stored directly under the skin surface.
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