Which of the following techniques of measuring body composition has the lowest error and provides an estimate of body composition that is within 0-2.5% of the "true value"?

A. Air displacement plethysmography
B. Bioelectrical impedance analysis
C. Sum of skinfolds
D. Underwater weighing


Answer: D

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