Question 4 • FL-8500355-Nutrition and Wellness (IS)
Aiden’s father is hospitalized suddenly with heart pain. The doctor diagnoses him with cardiovascular disease and advises surgery. Aiden hears his dad tell the doctor that his own father struggled with the condition as well. Considering this information, which statement BEST defines what this means for Aiden?
Answer
A
Aiden will end up with cardiovascular disease because it’s genetic.
B
Aiden does not need to worry about cardiovascular disease in the future.
C
Aiden may be more vulnerable to cardiovascular disease in his lifetime.
D
Aiden already has cardiovascular disease that hasn’t been diagnosed.
Explanation
Having cardiovascular disease in multiple generations of his family may indicate an inherited risk factor. This means Aiden could be more vulnerable to developing the disease, but it does not mean he will definitely get it. Family history also does not show that he already has the condition or that he has no future risk.
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