Bone strength in later life depends on:
a. the increased calcium absorption in the elderly.
b. the increased production of estrogen after menopause.
c. reducing physical activity to protect bones.
d. the formation of dense bones during youth.
e. smoking and alcohol consumption.
Q. 2Osteoporosis is most often associated with:
a. heavier body weights.
b. underweight.
c. higher body fatness.
d. exercise.
e. being male.
Q. 3The lacy crystals of the ____ bone are tapped to raise blood calcium when the supply from the day's diet runs short.
a. nerve tissue
b. red blood cells
c. trabecular bone
d. cortical bone
e. kidney tissue
Q. 4Which ethnic group has the lowest risk for osteoporosis?
a. Asians
b. Hispanics
c. Caucasians
d. Africans
e. There is no association between osteoporosis risk and ethnicity.
Q. 5The strongest genetic influence on the development of osteoporosis is:
a. the maximum bone mass that can be attained during growth.
b. its influence over the absorption rate of vitamin A.
c. its influence over the amount of bone lost in early adulthood.
d. its effect on estrogen production in young women.
e. its influence over absorbing and employing vitamin D.
Q. 6Which group of food items will provide the best source of calcium in the diet?
a. milk, yogurt, and ice milk
b. kefir, butter, and cottage cheese
c. buttermilk, cream cheese, and almonds
d. cheese, cream, and broccoli
e. spinach, grains, and cheese
Q. 7Copper is an essential nutrient because of its role in:
a. forming hemoglobin and collagen.
b. increasing free radical activity.
c. regulating zinc absorption.
d. regulating blood glucose.
e. regulating absorption of chromium.
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