As a parent of an 8-year old, you have made it a priority to walk your child to school every day and encourage them to play outside rather than watching TV in their free time. You also have taught them by example that healthy snacks like fresh fruit are a better choice than sodas, chips, and candy. You're hopeful that these early life-lessons will help them adopt healthy life behaviors as they grow up. Which form of prevention is this?

A. Primordial
B. Primary
C. Secondary
D. Tertiary


Answer: A

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