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First, lets identify all incorrect options-

A is wrong because like is used for comparing nouns.

B is wrong because of non-sensical comparisons (comparing exercise and diet to people)

C is wrong (same reason as B)

D also wrong

E is right, correct comparisons and error free.

Ans:E
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We are comparing behaviours of Americans to behaviours of people from other countries.
If we keep this in mind, only answer choice E seems attractive and compares apples to apples.
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Official Explanation :

The sentence incorrectly compares a verb phrase, are priorities for most people in the United States, to a noun phrase, those of most other countries. Actions should only be compared to other actions, so this sentence is not parallel: eliminate (A).

Choice (B) merely changes the comparison word to as, it does not correct the error, so eliminate this answer. While (C) contains a verb phrase, the construction are priorities for most people....as most people of other countries do is not parallel, so eliminate this choice.

Choice (D) contains a similar construction: are priorities for most people....as do most people is also not parallel, so eliminate it.

Choice (E) with the parallel construction are priorities for most people....as they are for most people, is correct.
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