Amy is a 66-year-old postmenopausal white woman living in Hawai'i. Her height is 5'4" and her weight is 105 lbs. She has a sedentary lifestyle. Amy has been on a vegan diet since she was 40 years old. She broke a bone when she was 60 years old and is worried about having osteoporosis. She does not want to take any supplements but instead, eats 1 cup of fresh spinach every day to get calcium. Based on Amy's information, list 6 risk factors for osteoporosis, and suggest 2 specific/practical recommendations for Amy to prevent osteoporosis.
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Six risk factors for osteoporosis in Amy's case are: a. Age: Being 66 years old, she is at a higher risk for osteoporosis. b. Gender: Women are more prone to osteoporosis than men. c. Race: White women have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis. d. Show more…
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