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The following data were obtained from a female patient.
Anthropometric measurements Patient Normal values
Body mass (kg) 95
Height (cm) 165
Waist circumference (cm) 110 Females <89
Hip circumference (cm) 90
Waist-to-hip ratio (cm) Females 0.8
The patient has
A. a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2.
B. under-nutrition.
C. a normal waist-to-hip ratio.
D. increased abdominal fat accumulation.
E. an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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