The Method of Assessing Body Composition Considered to Be the "Gold

question 14

Multiple Choice

The method of assessing body composition considered to be the "gold standard" is

• A) underwater weighing.
• B) dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
• C) bioelectrical impedance.
• D) skinfold thickness.

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Definitions:

Ice

Frozen water, a solid state of H2O, typically formed in cold temperatures.

Swelling

An abnormal enlargement of a body part or area due to fluid accumulation or inflammation.

Incomplete Fractures

A type of bone fracture where the bone cracks but does not break all the way through.

Fragments

Small parts or pieces that have broken off from a whole, often resulting from decay, damage, or destruction.