What type of obesity is associated with increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension?
a. "Pear-shaped" adiposity
b. Subcutaneous adiposity
c. Central adiposity
d. Etymoloid adiposity
Answer: c. Central adiposity
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A) Stress B) Low-fiber diets C) Frequent use of probiotics D) High-fat diets
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Mrs. Filbert, age 56, has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. During discharge instruction, she makes a number of statements. Which one indicates some understanding of her diabetes management?
a. "If my blood glucose is between 100 and 180 mg/dL, I should not exercise." b. "If I eat high-fat foods, my blood sugars will be elevated." c. "Drinking diet soda made with aspartame won't increase my blood sugar." d. "Red beans can be exchanged for broccoli on my diet."
Which mineral is a component of the body's oxygen-transporting system?
a. zinc b. phosphorus c. iron d. magnesium e. chromium