A 5-feet,6-inch,25-year-old female who weighs 120 pounds walks 5 miles a day because she has a long family history of early death from heart attacks and is refraining from a sedentary lifestyle.Which of the following best describes this example?

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The woman is exercising to prevent an illness that runs in her family.Illness prevention is a behavior directed toward reducing the threat of illness.Health promotion focuses on positive measures such as education for healthy living and promotion of favorable environmental conditions.Health maintenance focuses on maintaining health.Health protection strategies include environmental measures to improve health and quality of life.

A 5-Feet,6-Inch,25-Year-Old Female Who Weighs 120 Pounds Walks 5 Miles