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Overview :
James developed equations for predicting the lean body mass
of a person based on that person's body weight and height.
Populations: This apparently applies for neonates, children
and adults.
For males:
lean body mass in kilograms =
= (1.10 * (body weight in kilograms)) – (128 * ((body weight
in kilograms)^2) / ((body height in cm)^2))
For females:
lean body mass in kilograms =
= (1.07 * (body weight in kilograms)) – (148 * ((body weight
in kilograms)^2) / ((body height in cm)^2))
Limitations:
• I am not
sure how accurate this is for a person at the extremes of weight (cachectic vs
obese).
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