Which of the Following Statements About Chronic Disease Risk Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about chronic disease risk is FALSE?

• A) The longer someone has diabetes, the greater their risk of complications that can lead to the need for an amputation.
• B) Elevated blood cholesterol levels during childhood are associated with higher mortality rate from heart disease as an adult.
• C) Children with a blood pressure that is at the high end of normal are more likely to develop hypertension as an adult.
• D) Children who drink high amounts of fruit juice are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as an adult.

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