In terms of waist-to-hip ratio,which of the following values represents a threshold for high health risk for a female?

A) 0.70
B) 0.88
C) 0.55
D) 0.68

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In terms of waist-to-hip ratio,which of the following values represents a threshold for high health risk for a female?A) 0.70B) 0.88C) 0.55D) 0.68

Itzel Cortes-Perez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  A waist-to-hip ratio of 0.88 or higher indicates a high health risk for females as it is associated with abdominal obesity, which puts them at risk for various health issues such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The other options are either within a healthy range (0.70 and 0.68) or too low (0.55) for females.

In terms of waist-to-hip ratio,which of the following values represents a threshold for high health risk for a female?

A) 0.70
B) 0.88
C) 0.55
D) 0.68

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