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Lisaclaire

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Waist circumference is a good indicator of central obesity.
  Why do we need an indicator of central obesity?

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Artificial sweeteners are typically hundreds of times sweeter than table sugar, but do not contribute calorically to a food item.
 
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Central adiposity is reflective of visceral adiposity, which is
associated with increased risk of developing weight-related
health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension,
and atherosclerosis. Waist circumference measurements
of greater than 40 inches in men or 35 inches in women
are indicative of central adiposity. Therefore, measuring
waist circumference is a technique to assist in evaluating
someone's risk of developing weight-related health
problems.

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