Your 23-year-old brother has never been interested in exercising. He has a rather fast metabolism and has never gained any weight. You are trying to get him to exercise and he sees no value in doing so. What argument could you use?
a. He will keep his hair on his head longer.
b. As soon as he turns 25, he will likely gain 10 pounds.
c. Exercise will lower the probability of acquiring diabetes, cardiovascular disease and several types of cancer.
d. He will likely lose 35% of his muscle mass before age 30 if he does not exercise.
Answer: C
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