ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Body cell mass
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Body composition
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Body fat
;
Energy metabolism
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Surface area
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Total body potassium
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract There is a linear relationship between extracellular fluid and body surface area in man. During growth the body cell mass, fat-free solids, and body fat proportions of body weight increase while the extracellular fluid fraction decreases. Growth stops in men as soon as the body cell mass reaches 22.5 kg/m2 body surface area and in women when it reaches 16.9 kg/m2. The non-muscle cell mass and the muscle cell mass reach a 1:4 ratio in men whereas in women a 1:3.5 proportion—which is more favorable for pregnancy and lactation—is reached. The body composition of the newborn and the infant have fetal characteristics with a low body fat: surface area ratio and a low non-muscle cell mass: surface area ratio. The basal metabolic rate depends on the amount of non-muscle cell mass present, and the total energy change depends on body cell mass. This has been established by measurements of total body potassium, thiosulfate space, total body sodium, 24 h urine creatinine values and basal metabolic rate.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00441633
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