Which statement best explains how chronic diseases are linked to poor eating choices?

Unhealthy eating habits, especially when combined with a sedentary lifestyle, can contribute to obesity and raise the risk of chronic diseases over time. Choice C identifies these behaviors among adolescents, when habits that affect long-term health may take hold. Choice A reverses the relationship: healthy eating generally lowers, rather than increases, chronic disease risk.

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