Bioelectrical impedance analysis, a method used to determine body composition, is based on which principle??
A) ?Atomic nuclei behave like magnets when an external magnetic field is applied across the body.
B) ?Adipose tissue is denser than lean body tissue.
C) ?Electrical conductivity is greater in lean tissue than in adipose tissue.
D) ?Fat-free mass is proportional to total body potassium.
C
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