Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of developing osteoporosis?

A. A tall, 35-year-old African-American woman who consumes 3 cups of dairy products daily.
B. A sedentary, white male college student who smokes cigarettes.
C. A 40-year-old, white, woman who has a large body frame and plays singles tennis twice a week.
D. A 30-year-old Hispanic-American man who plays basketball 5 days a week.


Answer: B

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