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My Sister Is 222lb At The Age Of 25. Is She At Risk Of Having A Heart Attack?
She is 25yrs old, 222lbs, 5 1ft, doesn t exercise, food = fast food everday. Her extra weight is located on around the tummy area and butt. na, she s not a smoker, no one in my family, thank god.
Mon, 4 Apr 2011
Overweight is a risk factor for developing heart attack. But not the only risk factor. U need to check her triglycerides.
If she has orientation towards her food habits and increased weight from very early stages.
If she has orientation towards her food habits and increased weight from very early stages.
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