A 58-year-old postmenopausal woman presents for a routine annual examination. She is concerned about osteoporosis and is current
ly taking no medications. While counseling the patient about calcium intake along with the appropriate amount of vitamin D, what amount of calcium per day should be recommended for this patient?(A) 700 mg (B) 1,000 mg (C) 1,200 mg (D) 1,500 mg (E) 2,000 mg
While counseling the patient about calcium intake along with the appropriate amount of vitamin D, what amount of calcium per day should be recommended for this patient?
- postmenopausal women should consume 1200 mg (total diet plus supplement)
