How can an individual benefit from participating in the recommended amount of physical activity? a. decreased risk of developing certain diseases. b. decreased ability to manage stress. c. increased ability to go without sleep. d. increased chances of developing hypertension.

A person can benefit from participating in activities that decrease the risk of developing certain diseases by extending his or her longevity.  By engaging in various health promotion programs, one can avoid the unnecessary hospital trips which will contribute to a longer lifespan.  A person who knows how to manage stress will equip him or her to boost his or her immunity and to eventually prevent the onset of certain illnesses.  A health-conscious individual would see to it that he or she gets at least eight hours of sleep daily.  This will also help in boosting one's immune system.  By and large, if a person is eating right and is living a healthy lifestyle in general, then, it follows that he or she has fewer chances of developing hypertension.

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