Four of the following methods can assess body fat. What is the exception?
a. skinfold measures
b. hydrodensitometry
c. air displacement plethysmography
d. waist circumference
e. respiratory capacity
Answer: e. respiratory capacity
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a. primary b. secondary c. tertiary d. essential
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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