FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD CHEMISTRY

CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
People who don’t get enough of this mineral risk getting osteoporosis.
A
Iron
B
Calcium
C
Potassium
D
Sodium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What happens if I don’t get enough calcium? Getting too little calcium can cause several conditions, including the following: Osteoporosis, which causes weak, fragile bones and increases the risk of falling. Rickets, a disease in children that causes soft, weak bones.

Detailed explanation-2: -A lifelong lack of calcium plays a role in the development of osteoporosis. Low calcium intake contributes to diminished bone density, early bone loss and an increased risk of fractures.

Detailed explanation-3: -While men and women of all races can develop osteoporosis, post-menopausal white and Asian women are at highest risk. Men with low testosterone levels. Testosterone helps keep bones strong. Smokers and heavy drinkers (more than two drinks a day on most days).

Detailed explanation-4: -Calcium deficiency can reduce bone strength and lead to osteoporosis, which is characterized by fragile bones and an increased risk of falling [1]. Calcium deficiency can also cause rickets in children and other bone disorders in adults, although these disorders are more commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency.

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