When Considering the Composition of the Human Body

question 37

Multiple Choice

When considering the composition of the human body,

• A) essential body fat is necessary for proper functioning of certain body structures, while storage fat is
• Simply a depot for excess energy.
• B) the vast majority of our body consists of just three elements: carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen.
• C) the fat-free mass is about 10 percent water, while adipose tissue is about 70 percent water.
• D) body composition is influenced primarily by the diet and sex of the individual.

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