One reason that waist-to-height ratio is more accurate than waist circumference as a health assessment measure is because WHtR ____.

A. pinpoints fat storage
B. discounts lean body mass
C. factors in overall weight
D. takes height into account
E. assesses subcutaneous fat


Answer: D

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