The CDC is testing the effectiveness of a recent campaign promoting a healthy lifestyle.What is the best operational definition for healthy lifestyle?
A) Eat right and stay fit.
B) Watch your weight and make efforts to lose weight if you are overweight or obese.
C) Eat 5 servings of fruits/vegetables and be physically active for 30 minutes or more daily.
D) Take care of yourself so you can live to be 100.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eating 5 servings of fruits/vegetables and being physically active for 30 minutes or more daily is a specific and measurable definition of a healthy lifestyle. It is also commonly recommended by health professionals and organizations, making it a widely accepted definition. The other options are too broad or subjective to be effective as operational definitions.

The CDC Is Testing the Effectiveness of a Recent Campaign