The nurse is reviewing modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors of osteoporosis with a patient. What should the nurse include as modifiable risk factors?

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Modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis include calcium deficiency (A), as adequate calcium intake is crucial for bone health; high-protein diet (B), which can affect calcium absorption and bone density; and decrease in estrogen levels (D), which can be influenced by lifestyle choices and medical interventions. Choices C and E are considered nonmodifiable risk factors.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Modifiable and Nonmodifiable Risk Factors of Osteoporosis