How can regular participation in physical activity improve an individual's overall health?

Regular physical activity can lower the risk of developing several health conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It reduces risk but does not guarantee that someone will never develop a disease, so “prevents” in choice D is too absolute. Exercise also does not replace the need for adequate sleep or a balanced diet. Therefore, the correct choice is “reduces the risk of developing various diseases.”

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