When a person exercises to achieve weight loss, prevent heart disease, and lower blood pressure he or she is acting according to which component of the Health Belief Model?
A) Perceived Barriers
B) Perceived Susceptibility
C) Perceived Benefits
D) Perceived Seriousness

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The Health Belief Model suggests that people are more likely to take action if they perceive the benefits of their actions to outweigh the barriers. In this case, exercising to achieve weight loss, prevent heart disease, and lower blood pressure are perceived benefits of engaging in physical activity.

When a Person Exercises to Achieve Weight Loss, Prevent Heart