Cameron learned that carrying more weight around the middle could put you at risk for certain conditions. She wants to use a body composition method to determine her body composition and also wants to know about weight distribution. Which method would be BEST to determine all she needs to know?
Answer
A
body mass index because it compares you to others
B
waist to hip ratio because it is not specific but helps determine weight distribution
C
an MRI because it uses high speed electrical signals and body mass to determine body composition
D
skin fold measurement because the calipers give you an exact calculation of how much fat is located in each area of the body