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Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Which gender is more likely to develop CVD, especially before menopause?
Which gender is more likely to develop CVD, especially before menopause?
Which racial or ethnic group is more likely to develop CVD?
Which racial or ethnic group is more likely to develop CVD?
Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
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How many minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity should you aim for most days of the week to lower your risk of CVD?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity should you aim for most days of the week to lower your risk of CVD?
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Which of the following should you choose as part of a healthy diet to lower your risk of CVD?
Which of the following should you choose as part of a healthy diet to lower your risk of CVD?
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Which type of diabetes is characterized by the body becoming resistant to insulin?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by the body becoming resistant to insulin?
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What is the hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy?
What is the hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy?
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What is the treatment for type 1 diabetes?
What is the treatment for type 1 diabetes?
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Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure reading?
Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure reading?
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What is the definition of hypertension?
What is the definition of hypertension?
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Why is high blood pressure considered a silent killer?
Why is high blood pressure considered a silent killer?
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Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for high blood pressure?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for high blood pressure?
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Which racial or ethnic group is more likely to develop high blood pressure?
Which racial or ethnic group is more likely to develop high blood pressure?
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What is one modifiable risk factor for high blood pressure?
What is one modifiable risk factor for high blood pressure?
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Which of the following chronic diseases can exercise help reduce the risk of?
Which of the following chronic diseases can exercise help reduce the risk of?
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What is one major risk factor for heart disease and stroke that exercise can help lower?
What is one major risk factor for heart disease and stroke that exercise can help lower?
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What has studies shown about the relationship between physical activity and lifespan?
What has studies shown about the relationship between physical activity and lifespan?
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Approximately what percentage of adults in the United States are physically inactive?
Approximately what percentage of adults in the United States are physically inactive?
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What does it mean to be somewhat active according to the CDC?
What does it mean to be somewhat active according to the CDC?
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How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity should active adults aim for each week?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity should active adults aim for each week?
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