Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 9, Problem 6SC
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The techniques to assess body fat.
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With the advent of modern lifestyle, obesity is a problem almost every second person suffers from. It is the cause of multiple types of heart and kidney disorders and hence it is essential to curb it. In order to be able to treat obesity, it is essential to know the stage at which the person is. This needs techniques to assess the body fat percentage.
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