How can regular participation in physical activity improve an individual's overall health? a. regular participation in physical activity reduces the risk of developing various diseases. b. regular participation in physical activity allows an individual to function on less sleep. c. regular participation in physical activity reduces the need for a balanced diet. d. regular participation in physical activity prevents an individual from developing certain diseases.

The question is asking how can regular participation in physical activity improve an individual's overall health? Physical activity is a very positive contribution to a person's health, but it cannot replace other aspects, such as sleep or proper diet. It can however lead to a lower probability of a disease. Two options describe this: a. regular participation in physical activity reduces the risk of developing various diseases. d. regular participation in physical activity prevents an individual from developing certain diseases. and they're both correct.