Musculoskeletal changes in an older adult can be reversed or slowed by
a. An exercise program
b. Calcium supplements
c. A diet rich in carbohydrates
d. Both A and B
D
Exercise assists in increasing endurance and increasing muscle strength, which affects functional ability. Calcium supplements help prevent porous, brittle bones that are susceptible to fractures; this assists in functional ability. Response C is incorrect because a diet rich in carbohydrates would cause weight gain, placing greater strain on joints and bones.
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