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List advantages and disadvantages of Height-Weight Tables. Include citations. Li

List advantages and disadvantages of Height-Weight Tables. Include citations.
List advantages and disadvantages of the Body Mass Index. Include citations.
List advantages and disadvantages of the Waist-to-Hip Ratio. Include citations.
How could you as a health/fitness professional use these procedures?
Which would you prefer? Why? Each group member should answer this question individually.
Compare and contrast the circumference, skinfold, BIA methods (i.e. same/different, strengths/weaknesses). Include citations.
As a health/fitness professional, in what settings/situations (e.g. PE/health classes, personal training, cardiac rehab, athletic training, etc.) would you prefer each method? Explain. Each individual group member should answer this question.
Briefly describe the hydrostatic weighing technique. What are its advantages and disadvantages?  Include citations.
According to the literature which of the four (including hydrostatic weighing) methods is most accurate? Why?  Include citations.
skin fold calculator link 
https://www.trainermetrics.com/fitness-assessment-calculations/body-fat-3-site-skinfold-jackson-pollock/

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