Which of the following statements about body fat distribution is true?

A. Fat carried on the hips and thighs is a disadvantage because it breaks down and enters the bloodstream more easily.
B. There is no association of abdominal fat distribution with diabetes.
C. Women, after menopause, experience a shift in body fat from the hips and thighs to the abdomen.
D. Obese men tend to accumulate fat around the hips and thighs.


Answer: C

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