Question

People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop _____ than people who do not have excess fat in the midsection of their bodies.

a. iron-deficiency anemiab. elevated HDL cholesterolc. type 2 diabetesd. beriberi

Answer 1

The answer to what People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes due to increased level of restinin and adipokines.

Step-by-step explanation:

Type 2 diabetes, which is a disease that is due to resistance to insulin, lack of insulin or high blood sugar is associated with people with intra-abdominal fat because the fat start to partake in hormonal functions in the body which lead to the production of adipokines cause insulin resistance. This is however evident in a high level obesity, which increases serum resistin levels that also contribute to type 2 diabetes called diabetes mellitus.