MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False-Avoiding Bad eating habits can help cause Osteoporosis
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adding too much salt to your food: Research studies have demonstrated a correlation between high salt intake and bone demineralization increasing the risk of osteoporosis. Chips, cheeses, breads, and processed foods have very high quantities of salt and should be avoided as much as possible.

Detailed explanation-2: -Weakened Bones Cannot Get Stronger. This is false. For younger people with strong bones and older ones who fear their bones have already diminished, there is a perception that there is nothing that can be done to help strengthen their bones.

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