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A. While adequate sleep is important for overall health, 5–6 hours per night is generally insufficient for most adults. Chronic sleep deprivation can actually increase the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

B. Maintaining a healthy body weight and composition is a cornerstone of chronic disease prevention. Excess body fat, particularly visceral fat, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers. A balanced diet combined with regular physical activity supports healthy weight and reduces chronic disease risk.

C. Alcohol consumption is not universally protective and can increase the risk of liver disease, certain cancers, and cardiovascular problems. Health guidelines do not recommend two drinks per day for everyone.

D. Physical activity is important for chronic disease prevention; however, it is most effective when combined with maintaining a healthy body weight and overall healthy lifestyle habits. Simply being physically active without attention to diet and weight may not fully prevent chronic disease.

A. The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety, labeling, and quality of most domestic and imported food products in the United States. This includes regulating food ingredients, monitoring for contamination, enforcing food safety standards, and overseeing proper labeling to protect public health. The FDA also regulates dietary supplements and ensures that foods are free from harmful additives, pathogens, or misrepresentation.

B. Environmental regulation of pesticide runoff falls primarily under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), not the FDA. While the FDA monitors food for pesticide residues, its focus is on food safety rather than environmental management.

C. Management of federal subsidies and agricultural policies is handled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), not the FDA. The USDA oversees farming programs, crop support, and nutrition assistance initiatives.

D. Providing direct healthcare services to low-income populations is outside the FDA’s scope. This responsibility is more closely associated with programs under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) or other public health agencies.