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Health risks associated with obesity include (select all that apply) a. colorectal cancer. b. rheumatoid arthritis. c. polycystic ovary syndrome. d. nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. e. systemic lupus erythematosus. Correct answers: a, c, d Rationale: Health risks associated with obesity include cardiovascular disease (related to increased low-density lipoprotein levels, increased triglyceride levels, and decreased high-density lipoprotein levels), hypertension, sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, reduced chest wall compliance, increased work of breathing, decreased total lung capacity and functional residual capacity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (i.e., hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance), osteoarthritis, hyperuricemia, gout, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gallstones, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, fatty liver and cirrhosis, cancer (mainly breast, endometrial, kidney, colorectal, pancreas, esophagus, and gallbladder), psychosocial problems (employment, education, and health care), low self-esteem, withdrawal from social interactions, and major depr