Mark is an orthopedic surgeon. He has been asked to conduct a seminar for middle-aged individuals on bone density. During the seminar, he informs the audience that they should include a lot of fruits and vegetables in their diet as they are known to increase bone density in middle-aged and older adults. Which of the following facts best supports Mark's advice?
A) Maximum bone density occurs in late adolescence.
B) Maximum bone density occurs by the mid- to late 30s.
C) Peak functioning of the body's joints occurs in the 50s.
D) The rate of bone density loss accelerates and then decelerates with further aging.

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Maximum bone density occurs by the mid- to late 30s, after which point bone density slowly decreases. By consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, middle-aged and older adults can slow this decline and potentially increase their bone density.

Mark Is an Orthopedic Surgeon