Which body composition assessment method is considered the "gold standard"?

a. Hyrdrostatic weighing
b. Bioelectrical impedance (BIA)
c. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
d. Skinfold thickness


c

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A. 302-334 grams of carbohydrate B. 156-194 grams of carbohydrate C. 60-80 grams of carbohydrate D. 204-272 grams of carbohydrate

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a. 1/10 b. 1/6 c. 1/3 d. 2/3

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A. glucose + glucose B. glucose + maltose C. glucose + fructose D. lactic acid

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