Identifying Modifiable Risk Factors

A 45-year-old male patient presents for a routine checkup. His medical history includes hypertension and a sedentary lifestyle. He consumes a high-fat diet and has a family history of heart disease. As a nurse, you identify the risk factors associated with his lifestyle choices.

Fill in the blank: The patient's high-fat diet and lack of physical activity are classified as ________ risk factors for cardiovascular disease.