Carlos has a family history of premature heart disease and stroke. to lower his risk of cardiovascular disease, carlos should: ) increase his intake of trans fat. b) take medication to increase his blood pressure. c) stop smoking sigrats. d) increase his intake of vitamin k.

C. Stop Cigarette Smoking

Explanation:

Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and stroke and for the fact that there is a family history of heart disease and stroke, it means that smoking cigarettes is going to raise the possibility of coming down with heart diseases and stroke therefore cessation of cigarette smoking will be key in lowering his risk of coming down with those diseases.

As regards other options, increase in fat intake is a direct risk factor for atherosclerosis which can lead to heart diseases and stroke.

Taking medication that can increase his blood pressure will be entirely negative to his health and increased intake of vitamin k really has nothing to do with health conditions in question

chris is feeling fitt not fat