Some of the error in estimating body fatness from body density measurements is related to variability in the density of

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The variability in the density of the fat-free mass is a major contributor to error in estimating body fatness from body density measurements. This is because body density measurements are based on the assumption that the fat-free mass has a constant density of 1.1 g/ml, which is not always accurate due to variation in the density of tissues such as muscle and bone. Variability in the density of the fat mass and water can also contribute to error, but to a lesser extent.

Some of the Error in Estimating Body Fatness from Body