Hundreds of years ago, explorers often died of scurvy. How can this bone-related disease be prevented?
A) Supplement the diet with more calcium from meat.
B) Increase levels of testosterone to stimulate bone repair.
C) Supplement the diet with fresh fruit rich in vitamin C.
D) Drink more water to promote bone remodeling and repair.
E) Amputate fractured limbs to prevent the spread of scurvy.
C
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