In teaching about cancer prevention to a community group, the nurse stresses the promotion of exercise, normal body weight, and a low-fat diet because
A. Obesity and lack of exercise cause cancer in susceptible people
B. People who exercise and eat healthy will make other lifestyle changes
C. Most people are willing to make these changes to avoid cancer
D. Dietary fat and obesity promote growth of many types of cancer
Correct Answer: D. Dietary fat and obesity promote growth of many types of cancer
Option D: Obesity and dietary fat promote the growth of malignant cells, and decreasing these risk factors can reduce the chance of cancer development.
Option A: Obesity and lack of exercise do not cause cancer, but they promote the growth of altered cells.
Option B: Good diet and exercise habits are not a guarantee that other healthy lifestyle changes will then occur.
Option C: Many people are not willing to make these changes.
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