What is a characteristic of excess intra-abdominal fat?
A) ?It is more common in women than men.
B) ?It has been proven to be a poorer indicator of degenerative diseases than the BMI.
C) ?It may be more harmful than fat in other locations, according to some research.
D) ?It is associated with increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in men but not in women.
C
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