Bone Facts
True or False
Bone are living and grow as we grow?
True
Define Osteoporosis?
What it the weakness of bones caused by bone loss and poor bone formation
What are some factors that can cause weak bones?
What are Lack of exercise, Use of alcohol and drugs, sodas, caffeine
How many bones does an adult have?
what is 206
What are 2 items that contribute to bone health?
What is Calcium and Vitamin D
What are somethings that increase the risk of osteoporosis?
what are age, family history, diabetes, malnutrition, medicined, health issues, drug and alcohol use
Where is the smallest bone located?
What is the ear
What are 2 sources of Calcium?
What is Milk, Dairy, Cheese, Yogurt. Nuts, Dried Fruits, Suppliments
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
what is by a scan called Dexa
Where is the largest and strongest bone in the body located and what is it called?
What is the Thigh and the Femur
What are 2 sources of Vitamin D?
What is Sunlight, Salmon, Red Meat, egg yolk, supplements
Who should get tested for osteoporosis?
What are elderly women, People with family history, and people with a high risk of developing Osteoporosis