Landon Is 45 Years Old, and He Is Obese and Suffers

question 113

Multiple Choice

Landon is 45 years old, and he is obese and suffers from hypertension. He was recently diagnosed with a condition called metabolic syndrome and was advised to exercise every day as well as eat small and healthy meals. In this scenario, which of the following is Landon most likely to suffer from because of his condition?

• A) arteriosclerosis and cirrhosis of the liver
• B) pancreatic cancer and fatty liver
• C) irritable bowel syndrome and gastric ulcers
• D) diabetes and cardiovascular disease

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