Bone Health Throughtout Life ~ Osteoporosis Pg 11 -12

Question 1

Explain why it is important to consume enough calcium particularly during childhood and adolescence

Answer 1

This is because at these stages most calcium is laid down in our bones

Question 2

Peak bone mass refers to what

Answer 2

The stage at which bone is at its strongest

Question 3

What age is peak bone mass achieved for girls and then boys

Answer 3

18 for girls and 20 for boys

Question 4

What happens after peak bone mass is achieved

Answer 4

Bone mass gradually decreases

Question 5

Increasing peak bone mass can be achieved by what

Answer 5

By ensuring adequate intakes of vitamins D and calcium and by taking regular weight-bearing activity (in which the bones bear body weight). It’s also necessary to limit alcohol intake and avoid smoking

Question 6

Give an example of weight bearing activity

Answer 6

Walking

Question 7

List 3 good sources of calcium

Answer 7

Milk, cheese and yogurt

Question 8

List four non dairy foods which are good sources of calcium

Answer 8

Tinned sardines (In oil)
White bread
White flour
Pulses

Question 9

State why vitamin d is important for healthy bones

Answer 9

It helps our bodies absorb calcium

Question 10

List 3 good dietary sources of vitamin D

Answer 10

Oily fish, dark green leafy veg, almonds and eggs

Question 11

Complete this sentence:

Vitamin D is….under the….when it’s exposed to……..

Answer 11

Made
Skin
Sunlight

Question 12

Osteoporosis is also known as what

Answer 12

Brittle bone disease

Question 13

What does osteoporosis do

Answer 13

It’s a condition that weakens the bones, making them more likely to break.

Question 14

What happens to our bone density with age

Answer 14

It naturally decreases

Question 15

Why is it important we look after are bones at a young age

Answer 15

To achieve peak bone mass

Question 16

What is peak bone mass

Answer 16

It’s when our bones are at their strongest/hardest

Question 17

Why is it important to have good peak bone mass

Answer 17

Because if our bones are strong we are less likely to develop osteoporosis

Question 18

What are the risk factors for osteoporosis

Answer 18

Diet, lifestyle, gender, age, family history and body weight

Question 19

What is the first way to reduce osteoporosis

Answer 19

Is to avoid smoking as it inhibits the absorption of calcium

Question 20

What is the second way to reduce osteoporosis

Answer 20

Limit alcohol intake as alcohol affects the body’s ability to absorb calcium effectively

Question 21

What is the third way to reduce osteoporosis

Answer 21

Take part in weight bearing activity e.g. Walking or jogging, this type of activity helps to improve our bone density and strength

Question 22

What does weight bearing activity help do

Answer 22

this type of activity helps to improve our bone density and strength

Question 23

When is the best time to take in calcium and vitamin D

Answer 23

At a young age

Question 24

Why is it important to take in lots of calcium and vitamin d at a young age

Answer 24

Because this is when we achieve peak bone mass and low calcium and vitamin d intakes are linked with low bone mass and high fracture rates