Which of the following profiles is considered a risk factor with respect to obesity
a) BMI >25 for males
b) Waist of 32 inches for females
c) Waist of 40 inches for males
d) BMI of 28 for females
Answer: c) Waist of 40 inches for males
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a. a high-fiber diet. b. lactose in the diet. c. phytic acid in the diet. d. phosphorus in the diet at a level 3 times that of calcium.