A Middle-Aged Man Is Worried That His 83-Year-Old Mother May

question 65

Multiple Choice

A middle-aged man is worried that his 83-year-old mother may develop osteoporosis, a reasonable concern because she:

• A) is relatively overweight.
• B) takes in very little vitamin D.
• C) consumes high amounts of protein.
• D) exercises at least 3 times a week.

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