A nurse is preparing a presentation for a health class about ways to ensure bone health, including the need for an adequate calcium intake. The participants are high school–aged girls
The nurse would encourage them to consume adequate calcium to maximize peak bone mass by which age? A) 20 to 25 years
B) 30 to 35 years
C) 40 to 45 years
D) 50 to 55 years
B
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Peak bone mass is attained sometime between the ages of 30 and 35 years. An adequate calcium intake before that time helps to maximize peak bone mass. This would result in denser bones that would be less susceptible to fracture.
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