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Statistics show that individuals at greater risk for heart disease, dementia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and stroke ____.

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They're pear-shaped as opposed to apple-shaped and store higher amounts of femoral fat than abdominal fat, but more abdominal fat than thigh fat. They also store more subcutaneous fat and have wider hips and thighs.

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Higher amounts of bad fat and enough of a difference to become physically apparent and greatly increase health risks.

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