Body Composition and Physical Performance
Body Composition and Physical Performance

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1992-02-01

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 030904586X

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This book surveys the entire field of body composition as it relates to performance. It includes a clear definition of terminology and a discussion of the various methods for measuring body composition. The authored papers represent a state-of-the-art review of this controversial field and address questions such as: What is a better measure of body compositionâ€"body fat or lean body mass? Does being overweight for one's height really affect performance? The book also addresses the issue of physical appearance as it relates to body fatness and performance. It includes an in-depth discussion of many of the topics of interest to those involved in sports medicine and exercise physiology.

Design to Cost
Design to Cost

Author: Jack V. Michaels

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1991-01-16

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 9780471609001

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How to accurately estimate, in advance, the cost of producing products or services by means of the design-to-cost method, which systematically constrains design goals according to available funds. This book shows how to use value engineering, cost estimating, and cost control to devise, and adhere to, realistic cost goals. Touches on techniques from management methods to specific engineering approaches, and provides actual case studies of projects and services that have now become affordable through the application of the design-to-cost method.