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Suggested Citation:"II Invited Papers." Institute of Medicine. 1990. Body Composition and Physical Performance: Applications for the Military Services. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/2031.
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Suggested Citation:"II Invited Papers." Institute of Medicine. 1990. Body Composition and Physical Performance: Applications for the Military Services. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/2031.
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PART II Invited Papers T N PART I! THE EXPERT PAPERS that formed the basis for the development of ~ the summary and recommendations presented in Part I are included in the order presented at the 1~/: day workshop. Each speaker was asked to carefully review the literature in their own field of expertise as it related to the seven questions posed to the committee, make critical comments on the relevant research including their own work, and end with their individual recommendations. After the workshop, each author was given the opportu- nity to revise or add to their papers based on committee questions. The papers were then submitted in writing and used by the committee in the development of Part I. Although focused on the relationship of body com- position to physical performance in the military services, these chapters also provide a state-of-the-art review of body composition and physical performance that is relevant for many settings and occupations. 29

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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.

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