Which parameter correlates best with measurements of the body's total muscle-mass to fat ratio?
a. Height
b. Weight
c. Skin-fold thickness
d. Mid arm circumference
D
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A Height is reflective of past nutritional status.
B Weight is indicative of current nutritional status.
C Skin-fold thickness is a measurement of the body's fat content.
D Mid arm circumference is correlated with measurements of total muscle mass.
Muscle serves as the body's major protein reserve and is considered an index of
the body's protein stores.
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