Identify a cardiovascular risk factor that would place a patient at high priority for treatment of overweight and obesity.

A. increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
B. family history of polycystic kidney disease
C. alcohol consumption of more than 2 drinks per day
D. impaired fasting glucose
E. decreased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol


Answer: D

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