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lindiwe

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With regard to genetics and obesity, which statement is correct?
 a. A child with obese parents will automatically become obese.
  b. A person with a genetic tendency toward obesity can maintain a healthful body weight.
  c. It is impossible for people with a genetic tendency toward obesity to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
  d. Obesity is slowly decreasing in our society as more people join health clubs.

Question 2

People with a body shape resembling apples are at higher risk for certain diseases because:
 a. a weight distribution that resembles an apple is unattractive.
  b. their weight is distributed around their hips.
  c. fat around the waist is linked to lower blood levels of HDL.
  d. fat around the pelvis is linked to higher blood levels of LDL.



eliasc0401

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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