HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CHRONIC DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sandra has a family history of osteoporosis. Her doctor advises her to eat foods rich in calcium. Which foods should she add to her diet?
A
fruits, especially grapes and berries
B
unsaturated fats like olive and soybean oil
C
beet greens, broccoli, and cheese
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Osteoporosis is a medical condition that is characterized by the weakening of the bones due to insufficient calcium. To make up for the insufficient calcium, Sandra should add calcium-rich foods to her diet including milk, cheese, broccoli, green beats, and other green leafy vegetables.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most healthful calcium sources are green leafy vegetables and legumes, or “greens and beans” for short. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, kale, mustard greens, and other greens are loaded with highly absorbable calcium and a host of other healthful nutrients.

Detailed explanation-3: -Low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Calcium-fortified juices and foods, like cereal, soy milk, and tofu. Sardines and salmon with bones. Dark green vegetables, like kale and broccoli. 30-Jul-2021

Detailed explanation-4: -Dairy (cow, goat, sheep) and fortified plant-based milks (almond, soy, rice) Cheese. Yogurt. Calcium-fortified orange juice. Winter squash. Edamame (young green soybeans); Tofu, made with calcium sulfate. Canned sardines, salmon (with bones) More items

Detailed explanation-5: -milk, cheese and other dairy foods. green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage and okra, but not spinach. soya beans. tofu. plant-based drinks (such as soya drink) with added calcium. nuts. bread and anything made with fortified flour. More items

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