Why are people who are underweight at increased risk of osteoporosis?
Many reasons-these people may actively avoid foods with calcium and vitamin D due to their increase fat content. This may result in bones that are already less dense at a younger age. Also, the lower forces of less body weight put less stress on the bones and may not allow the bones to model to maintain their density as well as those of a heavier person.
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A. liver B. adipose C. kidney D. muscle
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A. T cells. B. memory cells. C. heme. D. iron.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A pressure cooker speeds up heating time by _____
a. decreasing atmospheric pressure to five pounds b. decreasing the boiling point by ten degrees c. increasing atmospheric pressure to fifteen pounds d. increasing the boiling point by twenty degrees