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jerry coleman

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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 ___________________ _.
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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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