Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 19, Problem 5RQ
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To determine: Whether the statement “Even a small loss of body weight can improve osteoarthritis” is true or false.
Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of joint disease in which wearing down of joint cartilage occurs. It is an inflammatory disease. The treatment of OA includes combination of physical therapy, weight control, use of medication, and in some cases, total joint replacement by surgery.
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