Question

which of the following is not a lifestyle risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
a. physical activity
b. obesity
c. diabetes
d. tobacco use

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Physical activity (especially insufficient physical activity) is a lifestyle risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Adequate physical activity is protective, but lack of it is a risk.
• Option B: Obesity is a lifestyle - related risk factor as it is often associated with poor diet and lack of exercise, and it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Option C: Diabetes (especially type 2 diabetes) is more of a metabolic disorder. While lifestyle factors can contribute to the development of diabetes, diabetes itself is not a lifestyle risk factor but a condition that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle factors like diet and exercise can lead to diabetes, but diabetes is a disease state, not a lifestyle risk factor in the same way as the others.
• Option D: Tobacco use is a well - known lifestyle risk factor for cardiovascular disease as it damages blood vessels and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Answer:

C. diabetes