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

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Central-body obesity is associated with insulin resistance, which can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. Excess fat in the midsection of the body is also associated with other health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease. Neither A nor B are directly related to central-body obesity, and C is actually a positive health outcome associated with elevated levels of HDL cholesterol.

People with Central-Body Obesity Are More Likely to Develop _____