The Two Factors That Best Explain the Increased Risk for Osteoporosis

question 4

Multiple Choice

The two factors that best explain the increased risk for osteoporosis in elite female distance runners are ____.

• A) age and poor diet
• B) African-American heritage and poor diet
• C) family history and low estrogen
• D) low caloric intake and low estrogen

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Problem-Focused Coping

Coping mechanisms that aim directly at mitigating or solving a stressor rather than solely managing emotional responses to the stressor.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves managing or reducing the emotional distress associated with a situation.

Subjective Probability

An individual's personal estimation or belief about how likely an event is to occur.

Intention

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