Physically inactive is a risk factor for which condition?

• A. Hypertension
• B. Diabetes
• C. High cholesterol
• D. Obesity

Answer: (C)

Lack of physical activity directly influences lipid metabolism. Regular exercise raises HDL cholesterol and lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, improving the overall lipid profile. When someone is physically inactive, HDL tends to be lower and LDL/triglycerides tend to rise, leading to higher cholesterol levels. This makes high cholesterol the most direct lipid-related consequence of inactivity among the options. While inactivity is also linked to higher risk of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes, the question centers on how inactivity affects cholesterol levels, which is why high cholesterol is the best-fit choice.