A Measurement Based on the Relationship Between a Person's Height

question 69

Multiple Choice

A measurement based on the relationship between a person's height and weight that is highly correlated to the amount of body fat is the

• A) body composition index.
• B) obesity index.
• C) body fat index.
• D) body mass index.

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