The Daily PANCE and PANRE Extended Edition: Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis?

  1. low testosterone levels in men
  2. low levels of physical activity
  3. inadequate dietary protein
  4. cigarette smoking
  5. chronic corticosteroid use

Answer: C

Inadequate dietary protein

Low dietary Calcium, not protein, is a risk factor for osteoporosis. All of the others are risk factors.

Know Your Content Blueprint

Osteoporosis is covered as part of the PANCE Musculoskeletal Blueprint

Review Topic: Osteoporosis