What body type describes when excess body fast is centrally distributed around the abdominal area, also referred to as abdominal obesity?
a. peripheral pattern
b. gynoid pattern
c. android pattern
d. abdominal pattern
Answer: c. android pattern
Android pattern describes when excess body fat is centrally distributed around the abdominal area, also referred to as abdominal obesity. This type of fat distribution carries additional risk for many diseases and conditions.