Ahn is a 70-year-old Asian female who is 60 inches tall and weighs 105 pounds. Regarding her risk for osteoporosis, what are three factors she cannot control, and what are three behaviors she can control?

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Answer: She has the following three uncontrollable risk factors: being postmenopausal, being an Asian female, and being small-framed. The following behaviors are within her control: to consume 1,200 mg. of calcium daily, along with vitamin D; to do weight-bearing exercise regularly; and to avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

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When exercise intensity is higher, a higher percentage of fat is used as an energy source.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The combining form that means cold is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Perform the conversions. 100 mL = ____ tsp

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