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natalie2426

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Measurement of body fat and lean body mass using hydrostatic weighing is based on the fact that body fat and lean tissue have different:
 
  a. densities.
  b. electrical conductivities.
  c. metabolic activities.
  d. protein contents.

Question 2

Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is often measured instead of BMR because:
 
  a. RMR is more accurate.
  b. BMR has too many variables.
  c. BMR is only a theoretical concept.
  d. RMR is easier to measure.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
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