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QuizMultiple Choice

Determining and Controlling Body Composition

Question 9 • PMHS Health Q2

The real advantage to hydrostatic weighing is that it __________.

Answer
A
can be done anywhere with no equipment
B
gives one of the most accurate measurements of body fat
C
uses calipers to measure body fat

Explanation

Hydrostatic weighing estimates body fat by comparing a person’s weight on land with their weight underwater, using differences in body density. This method is known for providing one of the most accurate measurements of body fat, so choice B is correct. It requires specialized equipment, and calipers are used in a different body-fat measurement method.

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