Which of the following statements about the fat compartment and the fat-free compartment of the body is false?
A) The fat compartment consists of stored triglycerides and support structures, while the fat-free compartment consists of muscle, water, and bone.
B) The amount of energy stored in the fat compartment is genetically determined and unchangeable, while the amount of fat-free mass can be increased through exercise.
C) Recommendations for body fat levels are: between 12 and 20% of total body weight for men and between 20 and 30% of total body weight for women.
D) The proportions of fat mass and fat-free mass change throughout the life cycle.
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