Question

which of the following statements is true about body composition?
a. body composition is the percentage of fat to lean body mass.
b. body composition is a measure of ones body weight.
c. body composition is a measure of ones essential body fat.
d. body composition is not a good indicator of overall health.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Body composition refers to the proportion of fat mass to lean body mass (muscle, bone, organs, etc.), so this is correct.
• Option B: Body weight is a measure of total mass, not body composition (which differentiates fat and lean mass), so B is wrong.
• Option C: Body composition includes more than just essential body fat (it includes all fat and lean mass), so C is wrong.
• Option D: Body composition is a good indicator of overall health (e.g., high fat mass can indicate health risks), so D is wrong.

Answer:

A. Body composition is the percentage of fat to lean body mass.