Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa Are in Their Late 20s

question 70

Multiple Choice

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents who are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad has developed depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer these questions to see if we can help them.
Which recommendation should be disregarded by Juan and Rosa in their efforts to offset bone loss that typically occurs with aging?

• A) Take calcium supplements.
• B) Substitute fat-free milk for soft drinks and choose non-fat yogurt as a snack.
• C) Purchase calcium-fortified orange juice.
• D) Take a vitamin A supplement once each day.
• E) Take a daily walk and participate in a weekly weight-training class.

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Definitions:

Fertility Rate

The average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime.

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Total Fertility Rate

The mean number of children a woman is expected to have throughout her life, assuming the current fertility rates specific to various ages remain constant.