Determination of Body Composition by Skinfold Measurements Is Based Upon

question 45

Multiple Choice

Determination of body composition by skinfold measurements is based upon the assumption that:

• A) people with more body fat have thicker skin.
• B) the amount of fat under the skin in specific locations is closely related to total body fat.
• C) skinfold thickness in people with more body fat will be lower because fat is compressed more when pinched.
• D) skinfold calipers measure the amount of light absorbed and reflected by body tissues such as fat and muscle.

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