The Body Composition Assessment Technique Based on the Principle That

question 38

Multiple Choice

The body composition assessment technique based on the principle that the amount of subcutaneous fat is proportional to total body fat is:

• A) body mass index.
• B) girth measurements.
• C) skinfold thickness.
• D) waist circumference.

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Definitions:

Fidelity

The degree of accuracy or faithfulness to an original or to a set of standards or beliefs.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA, responsible for the inherited characteristics in living organisms.

Body Weight

The total mass of an individual, often used as an indicator of health and measured in units such as pounds or kilograms.

Junk Food

Food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value, often containing high levels of sugar, fat, and salt.