A Technique Used to Assess Body Composition by Measuring Circumferences

question 56

Multiple Choice

A technique used to assess body composition by measuring circumferences at specific body sites is called:

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

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