At her regular gynecological examination, a woman tells the nurse that she is concerned about osteoporosis. What suggestion can the nurse make to this patient?
a. Take a vitamin E supplement daily.
b. Do isometric exercises that can be practiced every day.
c. Include more dairy products and green, leafy vegetables in her diet.
d. Try to limit her intake of caffeine.
ANS: C
Foods rich in calcium include milk, dairy products, and green, leafy vegetables.
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