Which of the following is a common field test used to assess body composition?
a. waist-to-hip measurement
b. skinfold test
c. hydrostatic weighing
d. DXA
Answer: b. skinfold test
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a. It is too costly to measure b. It is too variable to measure c. The value is too low to be meaningful d. The value is highly influenced by the dietary ratio of protein, fat, and carbohydrate e. It has no significant impact on energy requirements.
Which of the following methods of estimating energy expenditure does NOT require knowledge of the individual's age?
A) ?doubly labeled water method B) ?Harris-Benedict prediction equation C) ?Mifflin-St. Jeor equation D) ?estimated energy requirement equation
Which of the following foods would provide the highest nutrient density for calcium?
a. cheddar cheese b. fat-free milk c. ice cream d. frozen yogurt
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to bone loss
Indicate whether the statement is true or false