Which Body Composition Assessment Method Is Considered the "Gold Standard

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which body composition assessment method is considered the "gold standard"?

• A)Hyrdrostatic weighing
• B)Bioelectrical impedance (BIA)
• C)Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
• D)Skinfold thickness

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