Question

which of the following statements is not true about body composition?
a. too much body fat can lead to joint or bone disorders.
b. body composition is influenced by numerous factors.
c. body composition refers to a person’s overall weight.
d. lean body mass is the nonfat component of body composition.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option A: Excess body fat can stress joints/bones, causing disorders (e.g., osteoarthritis), so this is true.
• Option B: Body composition is affected by diet, exercise, genetics, etc., so this is true.
• Option C: Body composition refers to the proportion of fat, muscle, bone, etc., not overall weight (which includes all components). So this is false.
• Option D: Lean body mass includes muscle, bone, organs (non - fat components), so this is true.

Answer:

C. Body composition refers to a person’s overall weight.