Which of the following statements about osteoporosis is true?
A) A family history of osteoporosis increases risk of the condition.
B) Overweight and obese women have an increased risk of the condition.
C) By the late sixties, the decline in bone mass is two to five times greater in men than in women.
D) Asian Americans are the most susceptible to the condition.

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A family history of osteoporosis is a significant risk factor for developing the condition.

Answer: B
 Overweight and obese women have an increased risk of osteoarthritis, but not osteoporosis. In fact, excess weight can be protective against osteoporosis.

Answer: C
 The decline in bone mass is two to five times greater in women than in men by the late sixties, not vice versa.

Answer: D
 Caucasian and postmenopausal women are at the highest risk for osteoporosis, not Asian Americans. However, Asian American women may have a higher risk than other ethnic groups due to their lower peak bone mass.

Which of the Following Statements About Osteoporosis Is True