Question

select the correct answer.
which food and exercise habits most likely increase ones chances of developing chronic diseases, like type-2 diabetes?
a. eating energy dense foods often and playing soccer everyday
b. sometimes indulging in unhealthy foods and going to the gym most days
c. eating nutritious food most of the time and often doing yard work
d. eating foods high in saturated fats most of the time and not exercising

Explanation:

• Option A: Eating energy - dense foods often but also playing soccer every day (exercise) may not necessarily lead to chronic diseases as the exercise can help offset some of the effects of the food.
• Option B: Sometimes indulging in unhealthy foods but going to the gym most days (regular exercise) is a relatively balanced approach and not likely to cause chronic diseases.
• Option C: Eating nutritious food most of the time and doing yard work (physical activity) is a healthy combination.
• Option D: Eating foods high in saturated fats (unhealthy diet) most of the time and not exercising (lack of physical activity) is a combination that can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance (a precursor to type - 2 diabetes), and other chronic diseases.

Answer:

D. eating foods high in saturated fats most of the time and not exercising