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If you wanted to measure your body composition and only had a scale and measuring tape, what types of methods could you use?

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One could use body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio.

Step-by-step explanation;

-Body mass index is a measurement of a person's weight with respect to his or her height. It is a good indicator of ones body fat.

-Waist circumference (WC) is an indicator of health risk associated with excess fat around the waist.

-Waist-to-hip ratio is the dimensionless ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the hips.

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