____ is a method that measures body volume (density) and relies on the assumption that the density of fat mass and components of fat-free mass are constant.
A. Air displacement plethysmography
B. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
C. Bioelectrical impedance analysis
D. Hydrostatic weighing
E. Skinfold measurements
Answer: D
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