Published 1982 | Version v1
Book

Application of the isotopic water method for measuring total body water, body composition and body water turnover

  • 1. Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska, Fairbanks (USA)

Description

The theory and application of the isotopic water method in body water and body composition studies are discussed, including the underlying assumptions and the effects of inaccuracies and the problems of recycling. The application of the method for estimating intake of water and water additives is outlined. A glossary is provided of the nomenclature and definitions used in work with isotopic water. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
IAEA.
Imprint Place
Vienna
ISBN
92-0-111082-0
Imprint Title
Use of tritiated water in studies of production and adaptation in ruminants
Imprint Pagination
218 p.
Series
Panel proceedings series.
Journal Page Range
p. 9-32.

Conference

Title
Research co-ordination meeting on water requirements of tropical herbivores.
Dates
2 - 6 Apr 1979.
Place
Nairobi (Kenya).

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
14719437
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BIBLIOGRAPHIES; BODY COMPOSITION; BODY FLUIDS; COMPARTMENTS; DYNAMIC FUNCTION STUDIES; ERRORS; EXCRETION; HEAVY WATER; INTAKE; ISOTOPE DILUTION; LABELLED COMPOUNDS; REVIEWS; RUMINANTS; TRITIUM COMPOUNDS; WATER
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; CLEARANCE; DOCUMENT TYPES; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; ISOTOPE APPLICATIONS; MAMMALS; MATERIALS; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; TRACER TECHNIQUES; VERTEBRATES

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Notes
79 refs.