Briefly Explain the Following Techniques for the Estimation of Body

question 128

Essay

Briefly explain the following techniques for the estimation of body composition:
a) skinfold measures,
b) hydrodensitometry,
c) bioelectrical impedance,
d) air displacement plethysmography, and
e) dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.

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