Based on waist circumference, which individual is at risk for disease?
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Higher levels of visceral fat will increase an individual's risk of developing many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) are two of the main methods for assessing health risk.
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Based on the interpretation given about your waist circumference, are you at risk? If YES, give at least 5 ways on how you will improve yourself to avoid this type of risk. If NO, give also at least 5 practices that you will do to maintain low health risk.
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