During a routine physical examination,a patient with an endomorphic somatotype with a large waistline and overall "apple shape" should be advised that such a distribution of fat may lead to what conditions?
A) Heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and colitis
B) Heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes
C) Heart disease, stroke, low blood pressure, and colitis
D) Prostate cancer, low blood pressure, and diabetes

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Endomorphic somatotypes with an "apple shape" distribution of fat have been associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. This is due to the fact that excess fat in the abdominal area can lead to insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, and dyslipidemia - all of which are risk factors for these conditions.

During a Routine Physical Examination,a Patient with an Endomorphic Somatotype