The System of Measuring Body Composition by Using a Caliper

question 79

Multiple Choice

The system of measuring body composition by using a caliper to measure an underlying layer of fat is known as

• A) bioelectrical impedance analysis.
• B) dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
• C) the skinfold method.
• D) hydrostatic weighing.

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