Question

Martin has a large amount of fat around his waist and less fat around his arms and legs this type of fat distribution indicates? Nina had a large amount of fat deposition around her hips and legs and less fat around her waist.

Answer 1

If this is a letter question, the answer would be increased risk of heart disease.

Answer 2

Answer: It can higher the chances of heart diseases

Since Martin has a large amount of fat around his waist and less fat around his arms and legs, he has a greater risk of having heart disease than other individuals who have similar body mass index but carry the fat in different parts of the body. Fat in the abdominal area can be dangerous. This type of deposition is known as apple body type

Whilst Nina has more fat around her legs and hips indicates cardiovascular risk. This type of fat deposition is known as pear body type.