Question

lisas grandmother was recently diagnosed with heart disease. her doctor told her she should have some body composition testing done to determine if her body composition is putting her at a greater risk of this condition. she is on a tight budget. which of the following is the easiest and least expensive test for her to start with?
a. waist circumference
b. mri
c. hydrostatic weighing
d. none of the above

Explanation:

Waist circumference is a simple, low-cost method to assess body composition-related health risks (like heart disease risk linked to abdominal fat). MRI and hydrostatic weighing are expensive, specialized tests that do not fit a tight budget, making waist circumference the best starting option.

Answer:

A. waist circumference