Question

2 — body composition
learning objective: distinguish between methods of measuring body composition.
anthropometric measures typically consist of height, weight, skinfold thickness, and ______.

a.) blood tests

b.) bone density

c.) oxygen intake

d.) waist circumference

Explanation:

Anthropometric measures for body composition include non - invasive, physical measurements. Height, weight, skinfold thickness are such measures. Waist circumference is also a physical, anthropometric measure. Blood tests (a) are biochemical, bone density (b) is often measured via specialized scans, and oxygen intake (c) is a physiological measure related to metabolism, not typical anthropometric. So the correct answer is d.

Answer:

d.) waist circumference