True or False: Ice cream is the healthiest source of calcium.
FALSE: Although ice cream contains calcium, there are many healthier options to choose from.
100
How much calcium should people 9 - 18 years old intake daily?
1,300 mg a day
100
Osteoporosis is caused by _____.
low calcium intake
100
True or False: 90% of Americans consume enoough calcium daily.
False: 90% of women, 70% of men, and 60% of teens do not consume the recommended daily intake of calcium.
200
Calcium is need for ________ contraction and vasodilation.
vascular
200
Name three good sources of calcium.
Milk, cheese, dark leafy vegetables, yogurt, salmon, broccoli, sardines
200
True or False: It is not important to meet the daily requirement of calcium.
False: Having a calcium deficiency can lead to serious problems, including osteoporosis.
200
What are three symptoms of osteoporosis?
back pain, loss of height, stooped posture, easily occurring bone fractures
200
What vitamin is needed to absorb calcium?
Vitamin D
300
True or False: Calcium is need for nerve transmission and intracellular signalling.
TRUE
300
TRUE OR FALSE: Kale contains almost no calcium.
False: Kale is actually an excellent, healthy source of calcium.
300
Why is the daily requirement of calcium greater for ages 9 - 18?
This is a critical stage for calcium storage. It is important to store as much calcium as possible during these years because as you get older the body's ablility to store calcium declines.
300
What is one way you can prevent osteoporosis?
consuming recommended amount of calcium daily, and exercising at least 30 minutes a day
300
True or False: Calcium is the fifth most abundent element in the earth's crust.
True: Calcium actually makes up about 3% of the earth's crust.
400
_______ ______ is a reservoir for calcium in the body.
Bone tissue
400
Name two unhealthy sources of calcium.
margarine, oils, fats, pork products, popsicles, etc.
400
True or False: After age 50 calcium is no longer needed.
False: Calcium is important to keep bones from weakening and becoming frail. Everyone needs it.
400
What is osteoporosis?
a disorder classified by fragile bones, caused by calcium deficency.