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s in Normal Adults
Measures of Body Fat and Related Factor
R.C. Steinkamp, N. L. Coren, W. E. Siri, T. W. SARGENT and H. E. WALSH
Acknowledgements— Kind appreciation is expressed to the following participating groups for making
their employees or members available For this study. To those who volunteered as subjects sincerest
appreciation is extended. Without their support and interest this work would not have been possible.
Alameda County Employees; Alta Bates Hospital; Berkeley City Employees; Berkeley League of
Women Voters; Rerkeley Tennis Club; California Packing Corporation; California State Depart-
ment of Public Health; California State Department of Public Works (Toll Plaza); City of Oakland
Employees; Durkce Famous Foods, Inc.; Emporium; Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company:
Gerber Products Company; International Business Machines; International Toastmistresses Club;
Mary Elfen Jams and Jellies, Inc.; Men of Tomorrow; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company;
Moore Business Forms; Mount Everest Expedition Team; Saint Cyprian’s Episcopal Church;
San Francisco General Hospital; San Jose City Health Department; San Mateo County Health
Department: Santa Clara County Health Department; Shell Oil Company: Standard Oif Company;
University of California staff and students (Berkeley); University of California Workshop of the
Department of Nutritional Sciences; U.S. Department of Agriculture Extension Service and Western
Regional Laboratories; U.S, Naval Supply Center; U.S, Public Health Service Hospital; Berkeley
City Firemen and Womens’ Auxiliary; Berkeley City Policemen and Womens’ Auxiliary.
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