During a routine health examination, a client reports concern about her potential for the development of heart disease. During the assessment, the nurse reviews the client's risk factors. Which of the client's risk factors are considered modifiable?

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Of the given options, the only risk factors that are modifiable are weight, dietary intake, and environmental risks. Age, heredity, family history, self-history of diabetes mellitus type 1, and biological characteristics are non-modifiable risk factors. Lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption are also modifiable risk factors, but this option does not include them.

During a Routine Health Examination, a Client Reports Concern About