Jerad's BMI is 31.4. His waistline measures 42 inches, and his hip circumference measures 38 inches. Based on this information, he has ________.

A. a "pear-shaped" body
B. "lower-body obesity"
C. hypometabolic syndrome
D. a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes


Answer: D

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