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jerry coleman

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on: Jul 11, 2018
How does bioelectrical impedance analysis work?

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The thickness of folds of skin at the underarms, waist, or back is used to measure the ___________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


ms_sulzle

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A small, harmless electrical current is passed through the body.
Water conducts electricity; fat does not.
The impedance of fat is used to estimate percent body fat.

Answer to Question 2

percentage of body fat


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