Which of the following statements about bone health and osteoporosis is FALSE?
A) Bone turnover is a dynamic process throughout life involving bone formation and bone resorption.
B) Peak bone mass is the maximum bone mass and strength achieved at the end of the growth period; the higher peak bone mass the lower risk of osteoporotic fractures in later life.
C) A dramatic reduction in bone density in women in the years following menopause explains the higher prevalence of primary osteoporosis compared to other age groups.
D) Prevention of fractures may be limited by genetic susceptibility to osteoporosis rather than proneness to falls.
E) Physical activity with weight bearing promotes bone formation, hence walking or jogging is better than swimming for reducing risk of osteoporosis.
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