WELCOME to GHBCI's First Newsletter

Who ARE we ?? The stated Mission of the Global Health and Body Composition Institute is to “Foster body composition expertise, training, and certification in health professionals worldwide”. We aspire to be the “go-to” place for non-biased information and education on body composition assessment. We offer a Body Composition Certification course, which focuses on describing the advantages, error rates, and limitations of many different assessment methods. This enhances professionalism because you will be able to use the most appropriate method for a client, increase the accuracy and consistency of your measurements, and enable clear communication of results. With so many body composition assessment options available these days, body composition expertise is needed now more than ever! So, whether you are looking to get certified, or obtain CEU’s to maintain your certification, our course will help you hone your skills and set you apart as a professional.  

The Institute is led by Dr. Tim Lohman, President and Professor Emeritus, University of Arizona, and Dr. Laurie Milliken, CEO and Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts. Professors Lohman and Milliken are well recognized researchers in the field of body composition over the past 50 years (Lohman) and 25 years (Milliken) with over 200 publications. Professors Lohman and Milliken are co-editors of the ACSM's Body Composition Assessment text (2018).  

We hope you’ll find some useful information in our monthly Newsletter. Here you’ll find the latest updates from the Institute, items of interest, and new developments within the industry. Enjoy!!