Anthropometric measures include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. X-rays d. Hematocrit
b. Height e. Hemoglobin
c. Weight f. Body mass index
B, C, F
Anthropometric measures include height, weight, body mass index, skin-fold thickness, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and mid-arm muscle circumferences. X-rays are diagnostic tests. Hematocrit and hemoglobin are laboratory data.
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