Women who are obese and eat a high-fat diet are at risk of
a. cervical cancer c. osteoporosis
b. lung cancer d. coronary artery dis-ease
D
Women who are obese and eat high-fat foods are at risk for coronary artery disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. Smoking is the leading factor in the development of lung cancer. Osteoporosis is related to decreased estrogen levels, which lead to decreased bone density.
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