What lifestyle choice(s) may aggravate metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Excessive tobacco smoking
b. Inadequate hydration
c. Excessive exercise
d. Inadequate caloric intake
e. Excessive consumption of alcohol
ANS: A, E
Smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol may aggravate metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is not directly affected by inadequate hydration. Metabolic syndrome is directly affected by a sedentary lifestyle, not excessive exercise. Metabolic syndrome is directly affected by increased, not inadequate, caloric intake.
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