All of the following statements describe the consequences of inadequate calcium intake except:
a. All adults lose bone as they grow older, beginning between the ages of 30 and 40.
b. Low calcium intakes during the growing years limits the bones' ability to attain peak bone mass.
c. By age 30 those with a high peak bone mass will be well protected against age-related bone loss and fractures that can occur later in life.
d. A low calcium intake during the growing years will not stunt the child's growth.
e. Osteoporosis is characterized by bone loss so severe that common, everyday stresses result in bone fractures.
Answer: d. A low calcium intake during the growing years will not stunt the child's growth.
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