Modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease include: (Select all that apply.)
a. weight.
b. diet.
c. genetics.
d. exercise.
A, B, D
Maintaining proper weight, dieting, and exercise are all modifiable risk factors. However, familial tendency to develop cardiovascular disease has been documented in the literature. A family member such as a parent or sibling who has a cardiovascular problem before 50 years of age places the patient at greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
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