Which of the following protect(s) the body against infection? Select all that apply
a. Eating a healthy well-balanced diet
b. Being an older adult or an infant
c. Engaging in leisure activities three times a week
d. Exercising for 30 minutes 5 days a week
A, C, D
Nutrition, hygiene, rest, exercise, stress reduction, and immunization protect the body against infection. Illness, injury, medical treatment, infancy or old age, frequent public contact, and various lifestyle factors can make the body more susceptible to infection.
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