Abdominal fat is considered a greater threat to health than hip-and-thigh fat because abdominal fat

A. squeezes the heart.
B. reduces lung capacity.
C. more easily enters the bloodstream.
D. causes lower back ailments that lead to inactivity.


C. more easily enters the bloodstream.

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Massage is a type of ____ therapy.

A. physical B. practical C. sensory D. manipulative

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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