Question

your friend isnt convinced her workouts should include bone strengthening exercises, and she questions spending time and energy on them. what should you tell her? (3 points)
now is the perfect time because peak bone mass happens at our age.
activity will protect against bone density loss but not osteoporosis.
as much as you strengthen now, it will hardly affect you later.
teen bone mass development is minimal so waiting is smart.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Peak bone mass is typically achieved during adolescence/young adulthood, so now (assuming the friend is a teen/young adult) is a good time for bone - strengthening as it helps build peak bone mass.
• Option 2: Bone - strengthening activities do help in reducing the risk of osteoporosis by maintaining bone density, so this statement is incorrect.
• Option 3: Strengthening bones now has a significant impact later in life by reducing the risk of bone - related issues like fractures and osteoporosis, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: Teenage years are a crucial time for bone mass development, so waiting is not smart.

Answer:

A. Now is the perfect time because peak bone mass happens at our age.