Osteoporosis Flashcards
what is osteoporosis
- is when the bones become weak and is lack of calcium
- the bones are more likely to break easily
what is osteomalacia
lack of vit D, calcium, phosphors
what are the health issues
- bones are more likely to break
- backache and you could get a hump on the back due to the weakening of the spine
what does high intake of fat lead to
poor absorption of calcium which can cause osteoporosis
how does phosphorous help
calcium and phosphorous work together to make calcium phosphate which strengthens the bones
food rich in calcium can lead to
strong bones to achieve its peak bone mass and reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life
high intake of fibre can lead to
can cause low absorption of calcium
no smoking help with osteoporosis
nicotine causes bone loss
regular exercise will help by
strengthening the bone
high salt in take causes
the sodium will cause bone loss
vitamin D and good source of sunlight will help by
vitamin D help with the absorption of calcium