A major drawback to all height-weight tables is that ________.

A. they cannot be used by individuals who have more than 25 percent body fat
B. some individuals incorrectly use them as a screening device to calculate body composition
C. some individuals incorrectly determine their frame size when selecting an appropriate weight range
D. All of the answers are correct.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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