Evaluation of Body Shape as a Human Body Composition Assessment in Isolated Conditions and Remote Environments
Michael Wong,
Jonathan Bennett,
Lambert Leong
et al.
Abstract:Background Individuals in isolated conditions and extreme environments can experience debilitating side effects from their environment, which may include a significant decrease in fat-free mass (FFM) from disuse and inadequate nutrition. At its most severe, the decrease in FFM may lead to sarcopenia and frailty. Although there are dietary and physical activity countermeasures, there lacks accessible methods to quantify regional and total FFM during long-isolated missions. The objective of this study was to det… Show more
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