Rachael visited her physician for her annual physical. It was determined that her weight and body mass index put her at the obese level
Additionally, she was diagnosed with high cholesterol. Her physician gave her all kinds of literature warning her of the danger of smoking, a habit she has been meaning to quit for some time now. Although she loves her job as a librarian, she wonders how she can make time to exercise since she gets little or none at work. Based on research presented in your text, Rachael is at high risk for _____
a) liver disease.
b) clinical depression.
c) osteoporosis.
d) coronary heart disease.
Answer: d
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