Which of the following is the conclusion of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) regarding the use of calcium and vitamin D supplements?
A) The USPSTF finds that the benefits of calcium and vitamin D supplementation for postmenopausal women outweigh the risks and therefore recommends supplementation for postmenopausal women only.
B) The USPSTF finds that the benefits of calcium and vitamin D supplementation for all adults over age 50 outweigh the risks and recommends calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
C) The USPSTF finds that the risks of calcium and vitamin D supplementation outweigh the benefits and recommends that both men and women age 65 and older make a decision about supplementation in consultation with their healthcare provider.
D) The USPSTF finds insufficient evidence to draw conclusions about the benefits and risks of calcium and vitamin D supplementation and therefore recommends against supplementation.
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