Select the health practices that improve and maintain health in adults. (Select all that apply)
A. Maintaining a body weight of 140 pounds for a female who is 5 feet 8 inches tall
B. Engaging in aerobic exercises for at least 20 minutes every day
C. Liberally using sunscreen when out of doors
D. Getting 4 to 6 hours of sleep in 24 hours
E. Managing stress using appropriate coping methods
A, C, E
Rationale: Regardless of gender, age, or economic status, exercising routinely; avoiding obesity, stress, and sun exposure; and getting regular sleep of about 8 hours a day have a positive correla-tion with health promotion in adults.
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