Bone Health

Question 1

What is the definition of osteoporosis?

Answer 1

A disease that thins and weakens the bones. They become fragile and fracture easily
Low bone mass

Question 2

What are the bones more likely to fracture due to osteoporosis?

Answer 2

Wrist, spine and hip

Question 3

What is the WHO diagnotic criteria for osteoporosis?

Answer 3

-2.5 SD

Question 4

What is the definition of osteopenia?

Answer 4

The stage before osteoporosis. Lower bone density than the average for your age but not low enough to be classed as osteopenia

Question 5

What is the WHO diagnostic for osteopenia?

Answer 5

Between -1 and -2.5 SD

Question 6

What are the factors thatcan cause with osteoporosis?

Answer 6

Genetics
Gender and hormones
Body weight
Nutrition (micronutrients and macronutrients)

Question 7

What nutrition helps prevent osteoporosis>

Answer 7

Calcium and vitamin D.
Fruit and vegetables
Beans pluses, fish and eggs (proteins and bits and mins)

Question 8

What is the importance of vitamin D with osteoporosis?

Answer 8

Helps body absorb and use calcium which gives bones strength and hardness

Question 9

What foods are rich in calcium?

Answer 9

Dairy products like milk and cheese
Leafy green veges

Question 10

how ,any fractures per year?

Answer 10

300,000