NUTRITION
CHRONIC DISEASES
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Protein and iron build strong and flexible bones. A diet lacking these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.
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Cholesterol blocks calcium from reaching bone cells. A diet high in cholesterol can lead to osteoporosis.
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Calcium and phosphorus build strong and flexible bones. A diet lacking these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Dietary factors which increase the risk of osteoporosis include a deficiency of calcium, 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D and protein. Osteoporosis prevention should begin early in childhood through the consumption of calcium-rich foods such as milk and dairy products to promote optimal bone formation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Next to calcium, phosphorus is the most abundant mineral in the body. These 2 important nutrients work closely together to build strong bones and teeth.
Detailed explanation-3: -inadequate amounts of dietary calcium. low vitamin D levels. cigarette smoking. alcohol intake of more than two standard drinks per day. caffeine intake of more than three cups of coffee or equivalent per day. lack of physical activity. early menopause (before the age of 45) More items