How does visceral fat stored in the abdominal area differ from fat stored in the hips and thighs?
a. Visceral fat is metabolically less active.
b. Visceral fat is metabolically more active.
c. There is no difference in metabolic activity.
b
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1.Water 2.Carbohydrate 3.Protein 4.Fat
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Small amounts of dairy b. Small amounts of seeds c. Abundant amounts of legumes d. Abundant amounts of whole grains