A 50-year-old woman comes to the clinic with symptoms of menopause. The nurse takes a diet history and will encourage a high dietary intake of:
a. Sodium
b. Potassium
c. Calcium
d. Vitamin C
ANS: C
During menopause, decreased estrogen levels increase risk for osteoporosis. Preventive measures include increasing dietary calcium or using calcium supplements. High doses of potassium and sodium are not recommended because of the potential for edema or cardiac arrhythmias. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium.
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