What is a significant factor associated with the interpretation of body composition values?

a. The values include fat and protein but not water.
b. Sedentary, normal-weight people are rarely over-fat.
c. Muscular people may be classified as overweight.
d. Body composition can be accurately assessed by measuring body weight.
e. In middle-aged people, body composition is unrelated to morbidity and mortality.


ANS: C

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