John underwent a body composition test that involved being submerged to compare his underwater weight with land weight to determine his level of body fat. This method of assessment is known as a

A) skinfold measure.
B) hydrostatic weighing.
C) bioelectrical impedance analysis.
D) Bod Pod test.


Answer: B

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