Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance
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Chapter 18, Problem 15O
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To explain: The way in which sum of skinfolds can be used to estimate the percentage of body fatness value.
Introduction: Body Mass Index (BMI) is the approximate measure that is used to determine whether a person is overweight or underweight. It is obtained by dividing the weight of the person in kilograms by the square of the height in meters. The major limitation of the height or weight tables is that it is not possible to know whether the person is heavily muscled or over fat simply.
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