The system of measuring body composition by using a caliper to measure an underlying layer of fat is known as
A) bioelectrical impedance analysis.
B) dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
C) the skinfold method.
D) hydrostatic weighing.

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The skinfold method involves using a caliper to measure the thickness of a fold of skin and underlying subcutaneous fat at various locations on the body. This measurement is then used to estimate overall body fat percentage. Bioelectrical impedance analysis, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and hydrostatic weighing are other methods of measuring body composition, but do not involve the use of a caliper to directly measure body fat thickness.

The System of Measuring Body Composition by Using a Caliper