Renowned body composition specialist Timothy Lohman explores the latest issues and controversies in body composition assessment in this reference. After looking at traditional assessment methods, Dr. Lohman contends that new approaches are needed and discusses methods being developed and perfected, including dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, whole-body electrical impedance, total body electrical conductivity, and multicomponent models. Advances in Body Composition Assessment also explores the challenges in assessing body composition for children, the elderly, and athletes.