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The most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is?
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______________ inhibit osteoclast activity to prevent bone loss.
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Which of the following would be the best source of vitamin D for a person following a vegan diet?
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Which of the following is not a function of calcium?
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Calcium absorption is decreased by all of the following except:
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Calcium absorption is increased by all of the following except:
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Regarding use of calcium supplements, which of the following is true?
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Intake over 500 milligrams per dose may interfere with absorption of iron and zinc. |
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The childhood disease rickets is due to a deficiency of
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Food sources of calcium are superior to supplemental sources because
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The most nutrient-dense calcium food source is
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Efficient deposition of calcium and phosphorus in bones is the net effect of
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Higher intakes of all of the following are associated with increased bone mass except:
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Magnesium deficiency causes all of the following except:
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Of the following, the mineral that is least likely to be deficient in the American diet is
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For prevention of osteoporosis, strength training is
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recommended because the stress on bones stimulates bone maintenance |
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What is magnesium’s primary function?
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It is important for nerve and heart function. |
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Which would you expect to furnish the largest amount of calcium?
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Soft bones resulting from a deficiency of vitamin D in adulthood is known as?
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Vitamin K is important for bone health because it
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activates proteins that bind calcium |
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In the body, 99 percent of calcium is found in
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Vitamin D is unique among the vitamins because it can be
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formed in the body by skin exposure to the sun |
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Which of the following populations is most susceptible to vitamin K deficiency?
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Children with cycstic fibrosis |
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The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that mineralizes bone it called?
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All of the following populations are at risk for poor magnesium status except:
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Reduced blood calcium levels would result from actions of
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The most accurate method of assessing bone health is
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dual energy x-ray absorptiometry |
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Magnesium is required for
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The ability of the skin to synthesize vitamin D is
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decreased by the use of suncreen |
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To promote bone health, exclusively breastfed infants require
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Bone remodeling refers to a continual
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degradation and regeneration of bone |
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Mrs. Davis is a 70-year-old white female who just had a DEXA measurement to asses her bone density. Her T-score of -2.1 indicates?
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This mineral can be protective for the teeth when introduced into the water supply; however, it can cause tooth mottling when consumed in high quantities.
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Type 1 Osteoporosis most dramatically effects the
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The most effective treatment for preventing bone loss in those at risk for osteoporosis is
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adequate bone building nutrients |
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Postmenopausal women are more prone to fractures than premenopausal women primarily because
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low estrogen levels accelerate bone loss |
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The network of protein fibers within bone is called the?
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Exceedingly the UL for phosphorus can lead to
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In women, bone loss begins around age?
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