Research indicates that individuals who are 30 or more pounds overweight during middle age (30 to 49 years of age) lose about _____ years of life.
a. 3
b. 7
Answer: b. 7
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A. high rate of fat metabolism. B. high rate of protein metabolism. C. equal rate of fat/carbohydrate metabolism. D. high rate of carbohydrate metabolism.
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