ch 15

Question 1

calcium

Answer 1

function: required for development and maintenance of bones and teeth
sources: dairy products, leafy greens

Question 2

osteoporosis

Answer 2

bone loss and strength decline

Question 3

vitamin D

Answer 3

function: helps maintain blood levels of calcium to maintain bone health
sources: fatty fish, fortified milk
deficiency: rickets (abnormal mineralization children), osteomalacia (poor calcification adults)