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ESTIMATION OF TOTAL BODY FAT FROM POTASSIUM-40 CONTENT

Journal Article · · Science See Saiensu
On the assumption that the potassium content of the lean body mass is constant, it should be possible to estimate fat content in living man from a measurement of potassium-40 activity in the whole-body scintillation counter. A series of such measurements on children and young adults shows good correlations with skin-fold thickness and weight/height ratio as indices of fatness. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ. of Rochester, N.Y.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-008467
OSTI ID:
4104709
Journal Information:
Science See Saiensu, Journal Name: Science See Saiensu Vol. Vol: 133; ISSN SIENDS1
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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