Jenny is 34 years old and has a BMI of 28 . Her body type could be described as "pear-like." John is 55 years old with a BMI of 28, and a body type that is "apple-like." Why is John more likely than Jenny to be at risk for degenerative diseases?

a. He is male b. He is older
c. He weighs more d. He has central obesity


d

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