By strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen, resistance training can improve posture.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Give two reasons why drinking cola beverages can be harmful to the health of the bones.
Q. 3People who regularly engage in physical activity live longer on average than those who are physically inactive.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Your friend argues that being thin and keeping one's weight down place less stress on the bones. She uses smoking as a way to reduce her appetite so that she doesn't overeat. You have taken a nutrition class and are aware of the risk factors associated with osteoporosis. Discuss what you would tell her about the impact of her strategy on the health of her bones.
Q. 5Identify and discuss external cues that can lead to overeating behavior and weight gain.
Q. 6Many people assume that calcium and vitamin D are the only 2 nutrients that are essential to bone health, so they focus on getting enough of these 2 nutrients. List any 3 other nutrients that are important for bone health and describe how they function in the body.