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nramada

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on: Jun 21, 2018
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

Question 2

Bart is concerned because his 75-year-old grandfather has always been about 20 pounds overweight and refuses to diet. Bart should know that
 
  A) losing weight after age 60 doubles the risk for cardiovascular disease.
  B) overweight may protect his grandfather's mortality a bit at his age.
  C) his grandfather should go on a diet whether he wants to do so or not.
  D) both a and c are correct.


Qarqy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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