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Beheh

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All of the following are scientific methods for determining body composition EXCEPT
 
  A) height and weight tables.
  B) bioelectrical impedance analysis.
  C) skinfold measures.
  D) hydrostatic measures.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to genetics and obesity?
 
  A) Adopted children are more likely to be similar in weight to their adopted parents as compared to their biological parents.
  B) Although genes may influence fat distribution, they do not affect metabolism.
  C) Studies reveal that identical twins are more likely than fraternal twins to be of similar weight.
  D) Studies reveal that fraternal twins are more likely than identical twins to be of similar weight.


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ambernicolefink

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


Beheh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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