The method of assessing body composition considered to be the "gold standard" is

A. underwater weighing.
B. dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
C. bioelectrical impedance.
D. skinfold thickness.


B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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