A 5-feet, 6-inch, 25-year-old female who weighs 120 pounds walks 5 miles a day because she has a long family history of early death from heart attacks and is refraining from a sedentary lifestyle. Which of the following best describes this example?
A) Health promotion
B) Illness prevention
C) Health maintenance
D) Health protection

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The example describes illness prevention as the individual is engaging in physical activity to prevent the development of heart disease, which her family has a history of. Health promotion refers to activities that enhance well-being beyond the absence of disease, while health maintenance involves maintaining an existing level of health. Health protection involves protection against specific health hazards, such as wearing sunscreen to protect against skin cancer.

A 5-Feet, 6-Inch, 25-Year-Old Female Who Weighs 120 Pounds Walks