Question

mason wants to modify his diet to lower his risk of developing chronic diseases. what can he do to reduce this risk? check all that apply.
eat more foods that contain added sugars.
consume foods with trans and saturated fats.
swap out unsalted foods for salted options.
become familiar with recommended caloric guidelines.
set a goal to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Explanation:

• Eating more foods with added sugars can lead to obesity, diabetes, etc., increasing chronic - disease risk.
• Trans and saturated fats are linked to heart - related chronic diseases.
• High - salt diets (swapping to salted options) are associated with high blood pressure, a chronic - disease risk factor.
• Knowing caloric guidelines helps in maintaining a healthy weight, reducing chronic - disease risk.
• Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients and antioxidants that can lower chronic - disease risk.

Answer:

• Become familiar with recommended caloric guidelines.
• Set a goal to eat more fruits and vegetables.