Which Method of Assessing Body Fat Content Is Based on the Principle

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which method of assessing body fat content is based on the principle that fat is a poor conductor of electricity and water, whereas muscles are good conductors?

• A) skinfold measurement
• B) bioelectrical impedance analysis
• C) magnetic resonance imaging
• D) dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
• E) whole-body air displacement

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Definitions:

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Responsible Behavior

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Radical Behaviorist

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