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Suggested Citation:"III Committee Discussion Paper." 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:"III Committee Discussion Paper." 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 III Committee Discussion Paper PART Ill CONSISTS OF the preliminary discussion paper that was written by one committee member, by request of the committee, after the workshop was held. The purpose of this paper was: to summarize some of the critical issues for discussion; to indicate, for the committee, scientific areas where additional information may be needed; and to pose, to the committee, specific questions for pointed discussion during further deliber- ations. This paper is included to provide further information on the com- mittee deliberation process concerning accession and retention of military personnel as it relates to body composition and performance. 221

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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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