Why are height/weight tables not a recommended method of determining body composition?

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The tables do not indicate how much of the body weight is fat. For example, an individual can exceed the ideal body weight on a chart by being either heavily muscled or overfat.

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The _____________ is the blind spot on the retina.

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

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Which of the following is NOT an example from the parasite category?

A. helminths B. ectoparasites C. protozoa D. fungi

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What percentage of marriages in the past decade were preceded by living together?

a. 36% b. 46% c. 56% d. 66%

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