Ellen and Jane Are Roommates Who Are Taking a Health

Ellen and Jane are roommates who are taking a health and nutrition course at their university. After completing their health family tree projects, they each discover that they both have genetic tendencies toward several chronic diseases. Ellen learned that she has a family history of colon cancer, osteoporosis, and hypertension. Jane learned that she has a family history of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. The roommates discuss lifestyle changes that they can make to reduce their risks of developing these chronic diseases. Help Ellen and Jane make the right decisions regarding their health and nutrition by answering questions 50-55. Jane and Ellen realize that they can reduce their risk of multiple chronic diseases by following recommendations for reducing risk of developing what other health problem?

A) chronic inflammation
B) chronic anemia
C) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D) osteoporosis
E) Alzheimer's disease