Women generally do not eat foods high in calcium, which means that women of all ages generally consume less than the recommended amount of calcium. What supplement may be helpful in reducing bone loss?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin A
Ans: A
Feedback: Women of all age groups consume less than the recommended amount of calcium; therefore, they should be encouraged to increase their intake of foods high in calcium (eg, nonfat yogurt, green leafy vegetables, seafood, and calcium-fortified foods). Calcium and vitamin D supplementation may be helpful in reducing bone loss and preventing the morbidity associated with osteoporotic fractures
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