Which of the following body fat assessment techniques relies on the principle that lean tissue is denser than water?

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Underwater weighing is based on the principle of Archimedes' principle, which states that the buoyant force on an object submerged in water is equal to the weight of the fluid that the object displaces. Fat tissue is less dense than water and therefore floats while lean tissue is denser and sinks. The amount of water an individual displaces is based on their body composition, which can then be used to estimate body density and percent body fat.

Which of the Following Body Fat Assessment Techniques Relies on the Principle