Which statement explaining the relationship of body weight to acute coronary syndrome (ACS) should the nurse include when presenting a healthy heart program to a community group?
A) Excessive weight will result in a decrease in low-density lipoproteins (LDL) , which is linked to ACS.
B) Extra weight can lead to diabetes insipidus, which will increase the risk for ACS.
C) Losing as little as 5% of one's body weight will significantly lower the risk for ACS.
D) Obesity, a BMI of greater than 30, increases the risk for ACS.
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