Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 804 of 2368
Which set of behaviors contributes most to the development of chronic disease?
- Physical inactivity, poor eating habits, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption
- Excess sleep, high fiber intake, tobacco use, and vaccination
- Poor sleep hygiene, sunscreen use, caffeine intake, and screening
- Low social contact, regular exercise, alcohol use, and low sodium intake
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Correct answer: Physical inactivity, poor eating habits, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption
These four behaviors are the main behavioral contributors to chronic disease, and the nurse can help clients plan to manage them.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Lifestyle: Behavior. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026