HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Over time, inadequate calcium intake can cause osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease. People with osteoporosis are at high risk for broken bones, especially at the wrist, hip and spine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Beginning in childhood and into old age, a diet low in calcium and vitamin D can increase your risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Excessive dieting or poor protein intake may increase your risk for bone loss and osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The elderly are at risk for multiple reasons including low calcium intake over time, medication interactions that may decrease dietary calcium absorption, and the underlying chronic disease osteoporosis which changes bone formation and strength [1, 3, 7, 8].

Detailed explanation-4: -Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of fractures (broken bones).

Detailed explanation-5: -A family history of broken bones or osteoporosis. History of a broken bone after age 50. Previous surgery to remove the ovaries before menstruation periods stopped naturally. Poor dietary habits, including insufficient amounts of calcium and/or vitamin D or protein. More items •15-Nov-2022