Healthy People 2020 broad goals focus on reducing risky behaviors through prevention. What would be the best example of a preventive choice you could make to stay healthy?

(a) Memorize your school work.
(b) Wear a seatbelt in the car.
(c) Exercise after eating a large meal.
(d) Sleep 12 hours every night.

1 answer

The best example of a preventive choice you could make to stay healthy from the options provided is (b) Wear a seatbelt in the car. This choice directly contributes to reducing the risk of injury in the event of a car accident, which aligns with the goals of reducing risky behaviors through prevention.