All of the following are true regarding college students and chronic illness risks EXCEPT

A) college students experience lower rates of chronic illness than the adult population as a whole.
B) most college students meet the American Heart Association's recommendations for physical activity.
C) the majority of students report being at a healthy weight.
D) college students often engage in behaviors that increase the risk of developing chronic illnesses.


Answer: B

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