The Role of Anthropometry in Predicting Resting Energy Expenditure and Outcome in Surgical Patients

Richardson, Rosemary A (1989) The Role of Anthropometry in Predicting Resting Energy Expenditure and Outcome in Surgical Patients. MSc(R) thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

Anthropometry as a method of measuring body composition has been shown to correlate significantly with other body measurement techniques. Consequently anthropometry is widely used in clinical practice to estimate body mass, subcutaneous fat stores and skeletal muscle mass.

• Item Type: Thesis (MSc(R))
• Qualification Level: Masters
• Keywords: Medicine, Surgery
• Date of Award: 1989
• Depositing User: Enlighten Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:1989-76834
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2020 11:53
• Last Modified: 14 Jan 2020 11:53
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/76834