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mydiamond

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on: Jun 19, 2018
Which of the following is considered to be the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, and directly responsible for one out of five deaths each year?
 
  a. alcohol consumption
  b. cigarette smoking
  c. inadequate nutrition
  d. insufficient exercise

Question 2

Molly, a college student, has never smoked, jogs about 3 miles per day, and emphasizes fruits and vegetables in her diet. What is the fourth health habit that would help her reduce her overall risk of chronic disease by 78?
 
  a. avoiding alcohol use
  b. engaging in stress reduction techniques such as meditation
  c. maintaining a nonobese weight
  d. sleeping between 7.0 and 8.5 hours per night


aliotak

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c


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