Amy is 66 years old postmenopausal white woman living in Hawaiʻi. Her height is 5’4″. weight is 105 lbs. Sedentary lifestyle. She is on a vegan diet since she was
Amy is 66 years old postmenopausal white woman living in Hawaiʻi. Her height is 5’4″. weight is 105 lbs. Sedentary lifestyle. She is on a vegan diet since she was 40 years old. She broke a bone when she was 60 years old and worried about having osteoporosis. She does not want to take any supplements but instead, eats 1 cup of fresh spinach every day for getting calcium. Based on Amy’s information, list 6 risk factors for osteoporosis, and suggest 2 specific/practical recommendations for Amy to prevent osteoporosis. 1. List 6 risk factors 2. are some recommendations you could provide? 3. She eats 1 cup of spinach every day for getting calcium. Is this a good way to get calcium? Justify your answer and if you say no, what she should do instead?