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serike

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All of the following are functions of fat in the body except:
 a. providing energy.
  b. forming components of cell membranes.
  c. insulating the body.
  d. storing genetic information.

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Why is the BMI measurement still used widely today? What other simple measurement could be done, alongside of the BMI measurement, to assess a person's risk for cardiovascular disease?


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

BMI is very easy for anyone to measure. The height measurement is easy to determine as well as the weight measurement. A measurement of waist circumference is very simple and can demonstrate whether a person has central obesity. A waist measurement greater than 35 inches in a woman or 40 inches in a man may indicate central obesity. A person with central obesity has a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Excess body fat in the abdominal region may increase the levels of LDL and inflammation in the body. This may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.


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Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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