Which of the Following Measurement Techniques Is a Convenient,practical,and Inexpensive

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient,practical,and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat?

• A)Measuring the person's waist circumference
• B)Using the underwater weighing technique
• C)Weighing the person and then consulting a weight/height table
• D)Using the BOD POD method

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