MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what food can you eat to cure osteoporosis
A
kale
B
eggs
C
asparagus
D
cucumber
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Along with other dark leafy greens, kale contains calcium and vitamin K, which can reduce osteoporosis. In fact, kale has more calcium per calorie than a glass of milk! Researchers have identified at minimum 45 different flavonoids in kale, substances with antioxidant effects.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, collard greens, spinach, mustard greens, turnip greens and brussel sprouts. Calcium and vitamin D are sometimes added to certain brands of juices, breakfast foods, soy milk, rice milk, cereals, snacks and breads.

Detailed explanation-3: -One great choice: dark leafy greens such as bok choy, Chinese cabbage, kale, collard greens, and turnip greens. One cup of cooked turnip greens has about 200 milligrams of calcium (20% of your daily goal). On top of that, dark greens also have vitamin K, which can reduce your risk for osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Green, leafy vegetables like kale, bok choy or red cabbage. Citrus fruits. Prunes. Onions. Broccoli. Tomatoes. Green beans. 11-Oct-2017

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