Emma Is a Four-Year-Old Girl Whose Mother Is Very Concerned

Multiple Choice

Emma is a four-year-old girl whose mother is very concerned about the risk of skin cancer. She always ensures that Emma is well protected from the sun when she takes her outside. Protecting the skin from ultra violet rays is important; however, what disease is Emma at an increased risk for if her skin is never exposed to sunlight?

A) rickets
B) osteocalcemia
C) osteoporosis
D) hypocalcemia