Which are physical risks associated with excess weight? (Select all that apply.)
a. Poor eyesight
b. Heart disease
c. Arthritis
d. Stroke
e. Appendicitis
ANS: B, C, D
Heart disease, arthritis, and stroke are physical risks that are associated with excess weight. Poor eyesight and appendicitis are not associated with weight gain.
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