Dietary Disorders Page 14 And Onwards Flashcards
What does strong bone health depend on
Good supply of calcium , vitamin D , phosphorus and protein
What is peak bone mass
Refers to the stage which bone mass is at its strongest.
When do you achieve peak bone mass
Age 18 for boys
Age 20 for girls
After this age bone mass gradually decreases and the risk of osteoporosis is increased
How can you increase peak bone mass
Ensuring adequate intakes of vitamin d and calcium , regular intake of weight barring excerisee e.g dancing hockey , running .
Avoid smoking and limit drinking
What are some good sources of calcium
Milk
Cheese
Yogurt
Two non dairy foods which are good sources of calcium are
White colour
Pulses
Canned fish with bones and dried fruit
Why vitamin D is important for healthy bones
It is required to help absorb calcium in food
What is 3 good dietary source of vitamin D
Oily fish
Eggs
Dairy products
Where is vitamin d made when it’s exposed to what?
Vitamin d is made under the skin when exposed to sun
What is osteoporosis
A brittle bone disease which leads to fragile bones and increased risk of fractures. Most common in older woman .doesn’t have pain or obvious symptoms
What are some dietary risk factors of osteoporosis
-lack of calcium in diet
-lack of vitamin d ( to absorb calcium)
-low body weight
What are the lifestyle risk factors of osteoporosis
Smoking
Drinking alcohol excessively
Lack of weight bearing exercise e.g running , dancing , netball , rugby
What are other risk factors of osteoporosis (not lifestyle or dietary )
Being female
Getting older
Family history
What are some things you can do to reduce developing osteoporosis is
Ensuring a diet rich in calcium e.g dairy products , green leafy veg
Take good amounts of Vitamin D e.g oily fish , cheese
Maintain healthy body weight
Deciding not to smoke
Reduce alcohol intake
Do weight bearing exercises
During digestion our body producesss
Glucose (uses it for energy)