Question

High levels of intra-abdominal fat in women contribute to all of the following EXCEPT:

1. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
2. Impaired insulin sensitivity
3. Enhanced bone density
4. Elevated blood pressure

Answer 1

While high intra-abdominal fat levels in women are linked to various health complications, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension, they do not enhance bone density. Instead, they can contribute to bone density loss, such as in osteoporosis post-menopause.

Step-by-step explanation:

High levels of intra-abdominal fat in women contribute to a number of health issues but enhancing bone density is not one of them. Specifically, high levels of abdominal fat in women are associated with increased health risks such as cardiovascular disease, impaired insulin sensitivity leading to type 2 diabetes, and elevated blood pressure. However, it does not contribute to enhanced bone density; in fact, obesity may be linked to bone issues such as osteoporosis, particularly in women post-menopause.