We are all going to age, so choose healthy, active aging! (Better Health Channel)

More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States, and people are living longer, healthier lives. Healthy lifestyles, planning for retirement, and knowing your options for health care and long-term care are more important than ever before.

In Australia, more and more people are living full and productive lives well into their 80s and 90s. Research shows that if you start living a healthy lifestyle earlier in life, you have better chances of
staying healthy as you get older.

Adopting healthy habits and behaviors, staying involved in your community, using preventive services, managing health conditions, and understanding all your medications can contribute to a productive and meaningful life.

Being physically active is an important factor if you want to live a long, healthy life. Regular physical activity has lots of benefits. It can help you sleep better, stimulate your appetite and may reduce your risk of heart disease, dementia and falls. It also helps improve and maintain your fitness, strength and balance.

Which BEST describes the technique used to develop the author’s purpose?

A) The author uses logic and provides examples to persuade readers to make healthy choices for active living as they age.
B) The author appeals to the readers' respect for authority and expertise by providing multiple claims quoted by professionals with impressive credentials.
C) The author uses word choices that evoke fear and a sense of uneasiness to warn readers of the dangers of ignoring the advice to choose a healthy lifestyle.
D) The author appeals to the lighthearted nature of the readers by presenting the somewhat silly and whimsical side of fitness and health through humorous anecdotes.