A nurse has received a grant to provide a community-based education series for middle-age adults.Which of the following topics would allow the nurse to have the greatest impact on the health of members of this age group?

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Dietary factors are correlated with 5 of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States: coronary heart disease, some cancers, stroke, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and atherosclerosis.Physical activities and nutritional patterns frequently are correlated.The middle-age adult typically leads a more sedentary lifestyle than does the young adult primarily because of increased responsibilities at work and home and the many convenience devices that are found in homes and workplaces.Linked with less activity is the lack of attention to modification of food intake and calorie consumption, resulting in obesity, one of the major health problems of the middle years.Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.An educational series devoted to discussing diet and exercise will positively impact these disorders and thus will have the greatest influence on health for middle-aged adults.

A Nurse Has Received a Grant to Provide a Community-Based