The nurse is providing education for a community regarding risk factors for chronic diseases. Which statement from the audience indicates that more teaching is required?
a. "A diet with lots of fruits and vegetables will help reduce my risk."
b. "I need to get my blood pressure under control and stop drinking so much to help cut my risk."
c. "I didn't know how much my bad diet could increase my risk for developing a chronic disease."
d. "So, I don't have to lose my extra weight. I just need to stop smoking to prevent a chronic disease from developing."
d. "So, I don't have to lose my extra weight. I just need to stop smoking to prevent a chronic disease from developing."
Reducing the number of identified risk factors dramatically reduces the individual's risk for developing a chronic disease. Increasing the amount of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains reduces risk. Smoking, a poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, and alcohol intake have been identified as strong risk factors for chronic disease development in the United States. A poor diet has been associated with the development of circulatory problems, diabetes, and cancer.
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