As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Carla Is Advising Her Patient Who

Multiple Choice

As an orthopedic surgeon, Carla is advising her patient who is in his mid-20s to make some changes to his diet and include exercises in his daily routine as that would ensure his bone density is normal. Which of the following statements, if true, best supports her advice?

A) Peak functioning of the body's joints usually occurs in the 30s.
B) By the end of midlife, bones break more easily and heal more slowly.
C) Maximum bone density occurs by the mid- to late 20s.
D) The rate of bone density loss decelerates in the 50s.