Which client has the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A. The 38-year-old client who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day
B. The 42-year-old client who is 50 pounds overweight
C. The 50-year-old client who does not get any physical exercise
D. The 56-year-old client who drinks three glasses of wine each evening
Answer: B
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