Asked by Bryan Edwards on Feb 18, 2024
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Obesity is linked to increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT:
A) coronary heart disease.
B) type 2 diabetes.
C) some kinds of cancer.
D) caesarian sections.
Obesity
Condition of being significantly overweight, defined by the Centers for Disease Control as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, where BMI is calculated as weight in pounds multiplied by 703, then divided by the square of height in inches.
- Understanding the relationship between obesity and coronary heart disease.
- Understanding the relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- Understanding the relationship between obesity and certain types of cancer.
Verified Answer
KD
Kayla DeRosiaFeb 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
While obesity is linked to increased risk for coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some kinds of cancer, it is not linked to an increased risk for caesarian sections.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding the relationship between obesity and coronary heart disease.
- Understanding the relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- Understanding the relationship between obesity and certain types of cancer.