Lab 5a Heart Disease Case Study

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1) Based on the results from Lab 5A and the “Your Disease Risk” website, describe your risk of developing heart disease. What factors put you at risk for heart disease? (3 points)
My results revealed that I am at low risk for developing heart disease. Although I know I am at low risk I still have some bad habits that put me at risk. The factors that put me at risk for heart disease are the lack of physical activity, not adding enough fish to my diet, and not meeting the fruit and vegetable recommendation in my diet.
2) What were the similarities and/or differences in your results between Lab 5A and the “Your Disease Risk” website? (3 points)
The similarity I saw between both assessments was that I was at low risk for developing heart disease.

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