Which of the following individuals is at highest risk of developing heart disease and hypertension?

a. A man with BMI of 24
b. A woman with a waist circumference of 30 inches
c. A man with a waist circumference of 42 inches
d. A woman with gynoid obesity


Ans: c. A man with a waist circumference of 42 inches

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Use the Harris-Benedict equation (presented below) to estimate daily energy needs for a 32-year-old woman who is 165 cm tall and weighs 46 kg. Use a stress factor of 1.2. ?RMR = 655.1 + [9.563 × weight (kg)] + [1.85 × height (cm)] - [4.676 × age (years)]

A) ?1250 kcal B) ?1500 kcal C) ?1750 kcal D) ?2000 kcal

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Children over two years of age should be transitioned to _____ milk

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