Assessing body composition by deuterium dilution technique

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Explain the concept of the deuterium dilution technique, its underlying principle, and assumptions
• Recognize how the theoretical dilution principle can work in free-living human subjects
• Describe the project preparation phase, including why a pilot study is important
• Identify the critical steps of the deuterium dilution technique to achieve accurate body composition results
• Explain which elements are needed to calculate fat-free mass and fat mass

Content

Lesson 1: Why body composition?
Lesson 2: Theory behind the deuterium dilution technique
Lesson 3: Preparation and procedures for deuterium dilution technique
Lesson 4: Calculating body composition
Self-assessment
Final Quiz (only in full learning experience version)

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