How does regular physical activity affect the risk of osteoporosis?

Increases risk due to stress

Decreases risk by enhancing bone strength

Has no effect on osteoporosis

Causes rapid bone loss

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B. Decreases risk by enhancing bone strength

Solution:

Regular physical activity decreases the risk of osteoporosis by enhancing bone strength and density. It is false that it increases the risk or has no effect.

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