The ratio between muscle mass and body fat is more meaningful and important than body weight alone. Muscle is denser and weighs more than fat, so a lean, muscular person can weigh more than someone with a higher amount of body fat.
The contribution income statement, also known as the contribution margin income statement, measures costs based on the functional area or segment of a business. This is different from a traditional income statement, which does not distinguish between fixed- and variable-production and selling costs, and which considers the corporation as a whole rather than each segment individually.
DEFINITION of 'Elective-Deferral Contribution'. A contribution arrangement of an employer-sponsored retirement plan under which participants can choose to set aside part of their pretax compensation as a contribution to the plan.Also known as salary-deferral or salary-reduction contributions..Next Up. contribution arrangement of an employer-sponsored retirement plan under which participants can choose to set aside part of their pretax compensation as a contribution to the plan. Also known as salary-deferral or salary-reduction contributions.. Next Up.