Which of the following statements about the benefits of exercise is FALSE?

A. Jeff, who is overweight but keeps an active lifestyle, has an equal risk of premature death compared to those in his demographic who were never overweight.
B. Joel has a lower risk of premature death from all causes because he exercises regularly and maintains a healthy BMI.
C. Linda experiences improved immune function because she regularly takes part in moderate endurance exercise.
D. Mary enjoys increased high-density lipoprotein levels because she does cardiorespiratory endurance exercises.


Answer: A

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