ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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An African American man who is thin
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A Hispanic woman who is obese
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A Caucasian man who is underweight
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A Caucasian woman who is of normal weight
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Detailed explanation-1: -Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races. But white and Asian women, especially older women who are past menopause, are at highest risk. Medications, healthy diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones.
Detailed explanation-2: -Advanced age. The process of bone growth (called bone remodeling) naturally slows down as a person ages, creating a higher risk for osteoporotic fractures after age 65. Sex. In general, women are at a higher risk than men due to naturally thinner bones and lower bone mass.
Detailed explanation-3: -Weight and weight loss Weighing less than 127 pounds or having a body mass index under 21 is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Regardless of your body mass index, if you lose weight during the menopausal transition (late perimenopause and the first few years after menopause), you’re more likely to lose bone.