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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Good sources of calcium include dairy foods like milk, yoghurt and cheese, calcium fortified foods (such as soy products) and, to a lesser degree, some leafy green vegetables and nuts and seeds. If you don’t have enough calcium in your diet, you may be at increased risk of developing osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Approximately 50 percent of calcium is found in the blood. This is the false statement. Calcium makes up approximately 2 percent of our body weight. Of that, 99 percent is found in the bones and teeth as part of the hydroxyapatite crystal.

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