A higher incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes is associated with:

a. fat on hips and thighs.
b. subcutaneous fat.
c. visceral fat.
d. any fat, no matter where it is deposited.


Answer: c. visceral fat.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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