Answer to Question #168787 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for [e-mail]

Question

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The following data were obtained from a female patient.

Anthropometric measurements Patient Normal values

Body mass (kg) 95

Height (cm) 165

Waist circumference (cm) 110 Females <89

Hip circumference (cm) 90

Waist-to-hip ratio (cm) Females 0.8

The patient has

 A. a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m².

 B. under-nutrition.

 C. a normal waist-to-hip ratio. 

D. increased abdominal fat accumulation.

 E. an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Answer 1

D. increased abdominal fat accumulation.