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An alternative to using hydrostatic weighing to directly determine body density is

Persons with a BMI in the obesity category having a greater proportion of their body fat located in the upper body and abdominal region compared with that in the hips and thighs, have what is referred to as __________ obesity.

Which of the following is considered a three compartment model for body composition assessment?

Which of the following statements regarding BMI percentile for children 2 to 20 years of age is false?

The “Frankfort plane” refers to:  

Persons with a BMI in the obesity category having a greater proportion of their body fat located in the upper body and abdominal region compared with that in the hips and thighs, have what is referred to as __________ obesity.

A body weight change > 1 lb in one day indicates a gain or loss of primarily:

Which of the following statements regarding BMI percentile for children 2 to 20 years of age is false?

According to the Hamwi equation used to calculate ideal body weight, a 45 year old male who is 67 inches tall with a large frame size should weigh approximately:

A patient’s energy requirements are 2600 kcal per day. What are the pt’s estimated daily fluid requirements using the energy method? List 2 factors that may increase fluid needs and 2 factors that may decrease fluid needs.