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Original Article

A comparison of measurements of lean body mass derived by bioelectrical impedance, skinfold thickness and total body potassium. A study in obese and non-obese normal subjects

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Pages 245-253 | Received 13 Aug 1990, Accepted 14 Nov 1990, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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