Question

the doctor is very concerned about janines body composition and needs to know the exact percentage of body fat she has and where the body fat is stored. which of the following would be the best test for the doctor to order? a waist - to - hip ratio b bmi c mri d caliper test please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

• Waist - to - hip ratio only gives an idea about fat distribution, not exact percentage.
• BMI is a measure of overall body fatness based on height and weight, not specific about fat percentage and storage.
• MRI can provide detailed images of body tissues, showing exact fat percentage and where fat is stored.
• Caliper test estimates body fat percentage by measuring skin - fold thickness, less accurate than MRI for detailed fat storage information.

Answer:

C. MRI