Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies -  Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 8, Problem 10SC
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If the statement ‘after 50 years of age, the bone begin to lose bone density’, is true or false.

Concept Introduction:

Bone density or Bone mineral density (BMD) is a snapshot of your bone health and is the amount of bone minerals in bone tissue. A BMD test can identify osteoporosis and determine the risk of fracture. A number of factors can affect bone health.

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