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Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Volume 51, 1991 - Issue 3
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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

G. R. Fulcher Department of Medicine, The Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
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M. Farrer Department of Medicine, The Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
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M. Walker Department of Medicine, The Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
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D. Rodham Department of Medicine, The Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
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B. Clayton Department of Medicine, The Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
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K. G. M. M. Alberti Department of Medicine, The Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Pages 245-253 | Received 13 Aug 1990, Accepted 14 Nov 1990, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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