Mrs. Wade is a 51-year-old patient who presents for a follow-up visit. In reviewing her nutritional history and diagnostic studies, you have diagnosed her with osteoporosis. Deficiency of which micronutrient is implicated in osteoporosis?
A) Phosphorus
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Zinc

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Ninety-nine percent of bone is composed of calcium. A deficiency in calcium would lead to osteoporosis. Phosphorus deficiency is rare. Iron deficiency results in pallor, lethargy, anorexia, and hypochromic microcytic anemia. Zinc deficiency results in decreased wound healing, hypogonadism, anemia, hair loss, diarrhea, and altered taste.

Mrs Wade Is a 51-Year-Old Patient Who Presents for a Follow-Up