Menopause and Osteoporosis

Question 1

_________ is a rich source of phytoestrogens and may be useful in menopause for hot flashes, bone, cholesterol, blood pressure, and coronary artery disease.

Select one:

a. Soy
b. Flax
c. Black Cohosh
d. Don Quai

Answer 1

a. Soy

Question 2

Long-term consumption of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, particularly isolated isoflavones, has raised concerned because they may exert adverse estrogenic effects on breast and/or endometrial tissues.
Select one:
a. soy 
b. almonds
c. fish
d. hops

Answer 2

a. soy

Question 3

Testing this hormone is not as accurate, but if a result of > 30mIU/mL is observed consistently then a diagnosis of menopause can be made.
Select one:
a. FSH 
b. LH
c. Estradiol
d. Progesterone

Answer 3

a. FSH

Question 4

With only one small study, there is a potential that this substance may help lower hot flashes after 6 weeks of consumption.

Select one:

a. Flaxseed
b. Soy
c. Gamma-oryzanol
d. Chasteberry

Answer 4

a. Flaxseed

Question 5

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ can substantially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and breast cancer risk while increasing bone mineral density.
Select one:
a. Stress management
b. Exercise 
c. Meditation
d. Testosterone

Answer 5

b. Exercise

Question 6

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is characterized by low bone mass, increased bone fragility, and an increased risk of fracture.
Select one:
a. Osteoporosis 
b. Osteopenia
c. Osteoclast
d. Osteogenesis

Answer 6

a. Osteoporosis

Question 7

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is an essential nutrient for building and maintaining health bones.
Select one:
a. Vitamin C
b. Iron
c. Calcium 
d. Lithium

Answer 7

c. Calcium

Question 8

Optimal ____________ intake can lower the need for calcium by increasing the absorption of calcium.

Select one:

a. vitamin A
b. vitamin B12
c. vitamin C
d. vitamin D

Answer 8

d. vitamin D

Question 9

Consumption of both \_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_ is essential to overall hormone and bone health.
Select one:
a. omega-3; omega-6 
b. omega-3; omega-9
c. omega-6; omega-9
d. omega-3; flax

Answer 9

a. omega-3; omega-6

Question 10

Adequate \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is essential for the growth and maintenance of healthy bones. It provides the structural matrix of bone, increases insulin-like growth factor level and increases intestinal absorption of calcium.
Select one:
a. carbohydrate
b. protein 
c. fat
d. sugar

Answer 10

b. protein

Question 11

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is essential for bone health. Low levels can reduce the number and function of osteoblasts, increase the number and activity of osteoclasts and promote inflammation and oxidative stress.
Select one:
a. Vitamin D
b. Vitamin C
c. Magnesium 
d. Calcium

Answer 11

c. Magnesium

Question 12

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a cofactor for collagen formation. It also plays a key antioxidant role in the body.
Select one:
a. Vitamin C 
b. Vitamin D
c. Magnesium
d. Calcium

Answer 12

a. Vitamin C

Question 13

Excessive \_\_\_\_\_ intake is associated with a modest increase in the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
Select one:
a. fruit
b. protein
c. caffeine 
d. sugar

Answer 13

c. caffeine