Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes comprise two of Australia's eight national health priority areas. These diseases are more prevalent in low Socioeconomic Status (SES) groups. What risk factor would a public health nutritionist focus on when planning an intervention to reduce the burden of these diseases?

Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes comprise two of Australia's eight national health priority areas. These diseases are more prevalent in low Socioeconomic Status (SES) groups. What risk factor would a public health nutritionist focus on when planning an intervention to reduce the burden of these diseases?



a) Increasing employment opportunities
b) Obesity
c) Smoking
d) Psychosocial conditions



Answer: B