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rachel9 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Why are women overall at a greater risk for osteoporosis than men?

a. Women now tend to live longer than men.
b. Men generally have a larger stature than women.
c. Women eat more vegetables and fruits; whereas men eat more meat.
d. Women who have been pregnant lose bone density faster than either women who have not had children or men.

Question 2

Why is it necessary to slow or prevent osteoporosis?

a. To reduce the incidence of bone fractures.
b. To reduce the need for calcium supplementation.
c. To increase skeletal muscle strength and flexibility.
d. To prevent excessive weight gain after menopause.