Which of the following statements about osteoporosis is correct?
a. Because of better nutrition in the last decade, osteoporosis should not be a concern for elderly women.
b. Women who have osteoporosis should avoid weight-bearing exercise because of the risk of a fracture.
c. Exercise and good nutrition, without medication or hormone therapy, offer little protection against osteoporosis.
d. Women of all ages should be careful about taking sufficient vitamin D and calcium.
Question 2
Your friend Karen is concerned about the dangers of osteoporosis as she grows older. Based on the information in your text, which of the following recommendations would you not make to Karen?
a. Make sure your diet contains plenty of calcium and vitamin D.
b. You should engage in regular weight-bearing exercise.
c. Many doctors now recommend having a hysterectomy to prevent osteoporosis before it occurs.
d. Ask your doctor about getting a bone-density test.
(A) Normal spongy bone. (B) Spongy bone with osteoporosis, which is characterized by a loss of bone
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