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Why is osteoporosis more common in women than in men? Include comparison between men and women and the consumption of calcium.

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What is the best source of vitamin D?
 A) milk
  B) fortified milk
  C) sunlight
  D) cheese


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
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Men are able to consume more calories than women. Therefore, they may be able to consume more calcium. Women's bone mass is much lower than that in men, because most women have a smaller body size. Bone loss begins earlier in women than men.

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