Amanda Engages in Several Health-Risk Behaviors,including Smoking,lack of Physical Activity,and

question 47

Multiple Choice

Amanda engages in several health-risk behaviors,including smoking,lack of physical activity,and poor diet.If she chooses to change only one of these behaviors,which change will have the biggest impact on reducing her risk of developing a chronic disease?

• A)Inactivity
• B)Smoking
• C)Poor diet
• D)Each will have the same impact.

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