Body Composition: BMI, Metabolic Rate & Fat Metabolism

Body composition analysis relies on BMI calculation, understanding BMR/RMR standards, and identifying the biochemistry behind fat metabolism and lipolysis.

Mother measuring son's (7-9) height against wall

The Average Height of Humans Over Time

Average height is related to both food intake and the prevalence of disease in the population. Archaeologists can use fossils to calculate the height of individuals who lived in the past.

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