It is well established that excess body fat, particularly when located _____________is associated with hypertension, the metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, stroke, coronary artery disease, and hyperlipidemia.
a. around the hips and buttocks
b. centrally around the abdomen
c. around the hips in women
d. on the hips and in the abdomen for men only
Ans: b. centrally around the abdomen
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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