An unfavorable metabolic change associated with excessive body fat is _____.
A) decreased blood glucose levels
B) decreased blood concentration of insulin
C) insulin resistance
D) high levels of HDL cholesterol
E) low levels of LDL cholesterol

Question

An unfavorable metabolic change associated with excessive body fat is _____.​
A) ​decreased blood glucose levels
B) ​decreased blood concentration of insulin
C) ​insulin resistance
D) ​high levels of HDL cholesterol
E) ​low levels of LDL cholesterol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Excessive body fat is associated with insulin resistance, which means that the body's cells are less responsive to insulin and have difficulty taking up glucose from the blood. This can lead to high blood sugar levels and a range of metabolic disorders including Type 2 diabetes. Option (A) and (B) are incorrect because excessive body fat is associated with increased blood glucose levels and increased blood concentration of insulin, respectively. Option (D) and (E) are incorrect because excessive body fat is associated with high levels of LDL cholesterol and low levels of HDL cholesterol.

An Unfavorable Metabolic Change Associated with Excessive Body Fat Is