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Praxis II Physical Education Exam Prep

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Body composition is a component of health-related fitness concerned primarily with the:
  1. Absorption and use of nutrients by the body.
  2. Ability of the skeletal system to give shape to the body.
  3. Maintenance of bone mass in the body.
  4. Relative proportions of fat and lean tissue in the body.
Explanation
Correct Response: D. Body composition refers to the ratio of fat mass to fat-free (or lean muscle) mass, specifically the proportion or relative percentages of fat, muscle, and bone in an individual's body. In relation to health and fitness, the term is not used to refer to the body's nutrient composition or use (A), dimensions of the skeletal system (B), or bone mass or density (C).
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