Which of the following persons is at highest risk for osteoporosis?

A) 72 year old Caucasian female with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.
B) 70 year old African American female with a BMI of 28.
C) 40 year old Hispanic male that has been quadriplegic for 6 years.
D) 68 year old Caucasian male that has been wheelchair bound for 5 years.


Answer: A) 72 year old Caucasian female with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.

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a. ignore the major increases in the standard of living experienced by much of the population during the twentieth century b. demonstrate a trend toward equalization c. undoubtedly understate the real extent of income inequality d. show that income inequality has increased markedly throughout the twentieth century

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Ever since Ken lost his job to outsourcing, he stopped buying products made anywhere but in the United States. Ken was afraid that buying imported products would further the pattern of capital flight, and he had begun to feel a resentment toward other nations. Which is Ken experiencing?

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