Which patient has the least risk for unhealthy fat distribution?
A) The man whose triceps skinfold is at the 25th percentile
B) The woman whose triceps skinfold is at the 72nd percentile
C) The man whose waist circumference is 46 inches and hip circumference is 40 inches
D) The woman whose waist circumference is 30 inches and hip circumference is 38 inches

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The woman's waist-to-hip ratio mentioned in option D is 0.789, which is below 0.8, the expected value for women. Triceps skinfold is an estimate for total body fat, rather than risk. The expected value is near the 50th percentile. Triceps skinfold is an estimate for total body fat, rather than risk. The expected value is near the 50th percentile. The man's waist-to-hip ratio mentioned in option C is 1.15, which is higher than the 1.0 or less expected value for a man.

Which Patient Has the Least Risk for Unhealthy Fat Distribution