Which of the following statements about types of obesity is most accurate?
A)
Upper body obesity is often referred to as being shaped like a "pear."
B)
A waist-hip ratio greater than 1.0 in men can be interpreted to mean upper body obesity.
C)
Waist circumference is a measurement of subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue but not intra-abdominal adipose tissue.
D)
A waist circumference of 40 inches or less in women is considered normal and therefore not associated with increased health risk.
Ans:
B
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A waist-hip ratio greater than 1.0 in men and 0.8 in women indicates upper body or central (abdominal) obesity. Upper body obesity is referred to as being shaped like an apple. Waist circumference measures mostly subcutaneous and intra-abdominal adipose tissue. In males, a waist circumference greater than 40 inches (or 35 inches in females) is associated with increased health risk.
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