Oestroporosis Flashcards
1
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what is oestroporosis
A
it is when our bones become weak and can fracture easily
2
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what is the cause of oestroporosis
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it is due to the lack of calcium in our diet
3
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what does oestroporosis cause
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this can cause the bone’s density to decrease and also it increases the risk of bone fractures
4
Q
what gender and age has a higher risk of getting oestroporosis
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Women over 50 years old
5
Q
how to prevent oestroporosis
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by having a balanced diet that includes calcium and vitamin D
6
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examples of calcium
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Milk & cheese ( Dairy products )
7
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examples of vitamin D
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fish and oil
