All of the following are risk factors for alcoholism except:
a. age
b. genetics
c. ethnicity
d. risk-taking personality

Ethnicity just because your in a different ethnic grouping then others does not make you more or less at risk for this kindve behavior

(a) is not correct because one does not get increased cholesterol  from lifting weights.(b) is not correct because lifting weights cannot reduce the risk of a hereditary disease.(c) is not correct because back pain isn't a benefit! and plus, if he lifts weights properly, he should not have back pain.(d) is the correct answer because his ligaments will gain mass, making it easier for him to carry heavier weights and he will also be stronger!