Which of the following individuals is most likely to develop osteoporosis?

A. A 30-year-old overweight Hispanic man who plays basketball 5 days a week.
B. A 25-year-old white woman who exposes her skin to sunlight every day for at least 30 minutes.
C. A sedentary white male college student who smokes cigarettes.
D. A tall 35-year-old African-American woman who consumes 3 cups of dairy products daily.


Answer: C

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