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bobbie

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Obesity is associated with increased risk of:
 
  a. hypertension.
  b. peptic ulcer.
  c. ulcerative colitis.
  d. eczema.

Question 2

The three components that identify obesity as a disease are:
 
  a. diet, exercise, and behavior modification.
  b. cause, clinical signs, and pathophysiology.
  c. diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.
  d. fat cells, hormonal functions, and energy balance.



janieazgirl

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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