What is a characteristic of total body fat? it includes stored fat in body tissue. it includes essential fats harmful for cell function. it can be used to determine a person’s body weight. it can be used to determine body mass percentage.

It can be used to determine body mass percentage is called Body Mass Index

The correct answer is option D.

Explanation:

Body fat can be simply stated as the percentage of the part of the body consist of fat tissue. One should not confuse with body mass index with body fat percentage as both have their own place. BFP or body fat percentage can be derived from the total mass of fat of an individual divided by the total mass of the body multiply by 100.

The body fat of an individual includes both storage fat and essential body fat. Essential body fat can is important fat that uses for several functions as reproductive and hormonal functions.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

obviously, the latter.