In General,which of These People Would Have the GREATEST Risk

question 111

Multiple Choice

In general,which of these people would have the GREATEST risk for health problems due to being overweight?

• A) a 50-year-old man who is 20% over his ideal weight with most of the extra weight on his thighs and hips
• B) a 50-year-old man who is 20% over his ideal weight with most extra weight around his abdomen
• C) a 50-year-old woman who is 20% over her ideal weight
• D) a 26-year-old woman who is 25% over her ideal weight

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