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EY67

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The two factors that best explain the increased risk for osteoporosis in elite female distance runners are ____.
 A) age and poor diet
  B) African-American heritage and poor diet
  C) family history and low estrogen
  D) low caloric intake and low estrogen

Question 2

The mineral most closely associated with proper immune function is ____.
 A) zinc
  B) sodium
  C) calcium
  D) selenium


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lucas dlamini

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


EY67

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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 21, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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