The Women's Health Initiative Results Have Led the Institute of Medicine

Multiple Choice

The Women's Health Initiative results have led the Institute of Medicine (2010) to recommend which of the following guidelines related to hip fractures in women?

A) All postmenopausal women should take 1200 mg of calcium per day to prevent osteoporosis.
B) The standard daily recommended amount of vitamin D was increased to 400 IU/day.
C) All adults should take 600 IU/day of vitamin D to maintain healthy bones.
D) A combination of calcium and vitamin D does not appear to prevent hip fractures.