A 30-Year-Old Female Patient Diagnosed with Early Onset of Osteoporosis

A 30-year-old female patient diagnosed with early onset of osteoporosis asks the nurse how she could be at risk for this disease, since she is so active. Which response by the nurse is most correct?

A) "You might have placed underlying stress on your skeleton from your frequent exercise."
B) "You are at an age when your estrogen levels have begun to decline drastically, thus increasing your risk for the development of osteoporosis."
C) "Do your bones feel weak or painful?"
D) "Your dietary practices might be partially responsible."