Which of the following describes hyperplasia of fat cells? O It is the decrease in the size of fat cells O It is the increase in the number of fat cells O It is the increase in the size of fat cells O It is the decrease in the number of fat cells

Which of the following describes hyperplasia of fat cells? O It is the decrease in the size of fat cells O It is the increase in the number of fat cells O It is the increase in the size of fat cells O It is the decrease in the number of fat cells

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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Chapter7: Weight Management

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Which of the following describes hyperplasia of fat cells?
O It is the decrease in the size of fat cells
O It is the increase in the number of fat cells
O It is the increase in the size of fat cells
O It is the decrease in the number of fat cells

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