The nurse is planning a community education program on osteoporosis prevention. Which of the following topics should be included in this program? Select all that apply
1. Lifetime adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D
2. Avoidance of cigarette smoking
3. Limiting alcohol intake
4. Higher incidence in both men and women who are obese
5. Lack of hereditary link
1. Lifetime adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D
2. Avoidance of cigarette smoking
3. Limiting alcohol intake
Rationale: Lifetime adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. One way to prevent the onset of osteoporosis is to have an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout the lifetime. Avoidance of cigarette smoking. Cigarette smoking increases the risk for developing osteoporosis. Limiting alcohol intake. Excessive use of alcohol increases the risk for developing osteoporosis. Higher incidence in both men and women who are obese. There is a higher incidence in small, thin-boned men and women. Lack of hereditary link. There is a higher incidence in those with a family history of fractures and osteoporosis.
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