Of the most common methods of estimating percent body fat, which is the most accurate?
A) Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
B) Skinfold measures
C) Air displacement plethysmography
D) Bioelectrical impedance

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Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is considered the most accurate method for estimating body fat percentage due to its ability to differentiate between bone mass, fat mass, and lean muscle mass.

Of the Most Common Methods of Estimating Percent Body Fat