Match the body-fat term with its description.

A. subcutaneous fat
B. android
C. essential fat
D. gynoid
E. visceral fat


A. fat found just beneath the surface of the skin
B. apple-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the abdominal region
C. fat necessary for normal functioning
D. pear-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the hip and thigh region
E. storage fat that provides a protection for organs such as the heart, kidneys, and intestines

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