What is the central theme of the above passage?

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Option 1: Healthy body leads to a healthy mind.

Option 2: Everybody can live to be 100 years old

Option 3: Okinawa way is a holistic approach to health.

Option 4: Taking care of health is important.

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**From Passage** → *"The confluence of cultural, dietary, physical, social, and psychological factors in Okinawa presents a holistic picture of health..."* and *"What emerges from 'The Okinawa Way' is a set of guiding principles that can be adapted and adopted by anyone, anywhere, seeking to enhance their health and extend their lifespan."* <hr> * **Option 1 → "Healthy body leads to a healthy mind."** → This is too narrow. The passage talks about many factors (culture, diet, social life, psychology), not just the link between body and mind. * **Option 2 → "Everybody can live to be 100 years old."** → The passage never says *everyone* can reach 100. It says Okinawans have a longer life expectancy, but not that it’s guaranteed for all. * **Option 3 → "Okinawa way is a holistic approach to health."** ✅ → The passage clearly says Okinawa’s approach combines multiple factors → culture + food + physical activity + social bonds + mental health → a complete (holistic) way of living that leads to better health and longer life. * **Option 4 → "Taking care of health is important."** → True in general, but this is too vague. The passage isn’t just saying “health is important” — it’s highlighting a *specific holistic method*.

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