Which of the Following Anthropometric Measures Can Be Used as a Predictor

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following anthropometric measures can be used as a predictor of mortality in older adults living in long-term care facilities?

• A) Body mass index
• B) Triceps skin fold
• C) Mid-upper arm circumference
• D) Bioelectrical impedance analysis

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