Question

an obese, adult male was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. which research evidence best supports this diagnosis? adults have a higher risk of developing unhealthy outcomes when they are obese. the prevalence of obesity tends to decrease from youth to adulthood. a decrease in sugar intake will result in an increase in insulin resistance. adults who continually make poor eating choices have a lower risk of developing chronic diseases.

Explanation:

• Option A: Obesity in adults is linked to increased risk of health issues like type 2 diabetes, so this supports the diagnosis.
• Option B: The trend of obesity prevalence from youth to adulthood is irrelevant to the link between obesity and type 2 diabetes in this adult.
• Option C: Decreased sugar intake typically reduces insulin resistance, not increase it, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: Poor eating choices usually increase, not decrease, the risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, so this is wrong.

Answer:

A. Adults have a higher risk of developing unhealthy outcomes when they are obese.