Question

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select the correct answer.
which of the following risk factors can have an immediate impact on a person’s health?
a. eating too much junk food
b. not exercising for at least 30 minutes a day
c. not wearing a seat belt while driving
d. smoking one cigarette

Explanation:

• Option A: Eating too much junk food has long - term health impacts like obesity or nutrient deficiencies over time, not immediate.
• Option B: Not exercising for 30 minutes a day leads to long - term fitness and health issues, not an immediate impact on health.
• Option C: Not wearing a seat belt while driving can lead to immediate injury in case of an accident as it fails to protect the person during a collision.
• Option D: Smoking one cigarette generally has more long - term health impacts (like developing smoking - related diseases over years) rather than an immediate health impact.

Answer:

C. not wearing a seat belt while driving