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Growth, Maturation, and Body Composition

The Fels Longitudinal Study 1929–1991

Alex F. Roche (Wright State University, Ohio)

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English
Cambridge University Press
20 March 2008
Growth, Maturation and Body Composition documents one of the most remarkable and significant studies in the field of human biology. The Fels Longitudinal Study is the longest, largest and most productive serial study of human growth, maturation and body composition. This book shows how data collected from more than 1000 participants during the past 60 years have been analysed to test a wide range of hypotheses, and describes how the findings have led to the development of improved research methods. Topics covered include the management and analysis of data, prenatal, familial and genetic studies, physical growth, development and maturation, bones and teeth, body composition, and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. With more than 1000 specialized publications of Fels data, the present book provides a unique overview of this fascinating research programme, which will be of interest to a wide range of researchers, including those in the fields of physical anthropology, nutrition science, pediatrics, gerontology, epidemiology, endocrinology, human genetics, as well as statistics.
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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Volume:   9
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 151mm,  Spine: 17mm
Weight:   461g
ISBN:   9780521055123
ISBN 10:   0521055121
Series:   Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
Pages:   300
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. The management and analysis of data; 3. Prenatal, familial and genetic studies; 4. Physical growth; 5. Physical maturation and development; 6. Bones and teeth; 7. Body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease; Epilogue; References; Index.

Reviews for Growth, Maturation, and Body Composition: The Fels Longitudinal Study 1929–1991

'It is a rich source of information on a unique center and should be required reading for students of auxology.' Robert M. Malina, Science


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