In a Recent Study, Researchers Questioned Middle-Aged Men About Stress

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a recent study, researchers questioned middle-aged men about stress, diet, and lifestyle factors. They were also examined for four biological risk factors for heart disease, including obesity, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low levels of HDL. As a result of this study, which of the following were strongly linked to the four biological risk factors?

• A) The more stress these men were exposed to, the more likely they were to have these risk factors.
• B) The less stress these men were exposed to, the more likely they were to have these risk factors.
• C) The more stress these men were exposed to, the less likely they were to have these risk factors.
• D) The less stress these men were exposed to, the less likely they were to have these risk factors.

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