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Measures of central obesity which more accurately describe the distribution of body fat compared with BMI, have been suggested to be more closely associated with subsequent morbidity and mortality
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Waist circumference is an index of central obesity recommended by the National Institutes of Health, WHO, the American Heart Association, and the International Diabetes Foundation for screening for risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are, on the other hand, better methods to measure whole body fat levels. These include underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, measurements with calipers, waist-to-hip ratio measurements, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common assessments are anthropometric and include weight, stature, abdominal circumference, and skinfold measurements. More complex methods include bioelectrical impedance, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, body density, and total body water estimates.

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