A measure of body fat based on height and weight that is often used in assessing nutritional levels is the ____.
A. skinfold test
B. specific gravity test
C. calorie
D. body mass index
E. muscle mass test
D. body mass index
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that can be used to help assess a patient's nutritional level.
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