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jCorn1234

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An athlete's body composition was tested by underwater weighing and he was told he had 13 percent body fat. How should he interpret this information?
 A) His percentage of body fat is 16 percent (13 percent storage fat + 3 percent essential fat).
  B) His percentage of body fat is between 10.3 and 15.7 percent.
  C) His percentage of body fat is not higher than 13 percent but it may be lower.
  D) His percentage of body fat is not lower than 13 percent but it may be higher.

Question 2

Before bioelectrical impedance analysis is performed, the subject should ____.
 A) avoid any activity within 12 hours of the assessment
  B) abstain from eating or drinking within 4 hours of the assessment
  C) abstain from alcohol consumption within 72 hours of the assessment
  D) ingest diuretic agents such as caffeine



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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