Sizing up the competition: Researchers compare body composition measurement techniques

Sizing up the competition: Researchers compare body composition measurement techniques
Measuring body composition – the amount of fatty tissue, muscle tissue and bone present in the body – can provide valuable information for determining an individual’s overall health status. However, obtaining accurate measurements can be difficult and expensive, according to Steve Ball, University of Missouri Extension fitness specialist. Now, MU researchers are comparing measurement techniques …

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