How can body composition be measured?
What will be an ideal response?
Hydrostatic weighing, air displacement plethysmography, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and skinfold measurements are all techniques used to determine body composition. Measuring waist circumference can determine whether an individual has excess abdominal fat.
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What will be an ideal response?
The two main intracellular ions are
A. phosphate and potassium. B. sodium and chloride. C. potassium and sodium. D. chloride and potassium.
Which of the following compounds is secreted by the human stomach?
A. Hydrochloric acid B. Salivary amylase C. Bile D. Chyme
Which of the following help(s) to protect against cancer?
a. alcohol b. pickled foods c. phytochemicals d. omega-6 fatty acids