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Advancing precision in physical education and sports science: A review of medical imaging methods for assessing body composition

dc.contributor.authorLobo, Manuel
dc.contributor.authorMiravent, Sérgio
dc.contributor.authorAlmeida, Rui Pedro de
dc.contributor.authorGarcia, Manuel
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-11T11:49:45Z
dc.date.available2025-07-11T11:49:45Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThis chapter provides an overview of the current state of medical imaging methods in body composition analysis. It advocates a holistic approach that combines the strengths of different approaches and addresses their limitations. We discuss the importance of using standardized protocols to improve the accuracy of body composition studies across populations and settings. By examining the capabilities and limitations of imaging modalities such as DEXA, MRI, CT, and ultrasound, we emphasize the need for a multidimensional approach to obtain body composition emphasis on complete understanding.eng
dc.identifier.citationLOBO, Manuel [et al.] (2024) - Advancing precision in physical rducation and sports science: A review of medical imaging methods for assessing body composition. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3952-7.ch011
dc.identifier.doi10.4018/979-8-3693-3952-7.ch011
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/10218
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherIGI Global
dc.rights.uriN/A
dc.titleAdvancing precision in physical education and sports science: A review of medical imaging methods for assessing body compositioneng
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