Girth measurements are a reliable method of measuring body composition? True False
Health · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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False.
Girth measurements are not a direct and completely reliable method for measuring body composition. Girth measurements involve taking circumference measurements at various parts of the body, such as the waist, hips, arms, and thighs. While these measurements can provide an indication of changes in body size and are helpful for tracking where fat is lost or muscle is gained, they do not differentiate between fat mass and fat-free mass (muscle, bone, and water), nor do they provide any specific information about the percentage of body fat.