In persons who are obese, weight reduction can improve such CHD risk factors as hypertension, blood lipid abnormalities, and?
a) inflammation
b) insulin resistance
c) gastrointestinal motility disorders
d) damage from cigarette smoking
e) blood clots
Ans: b) insulin resistance
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