NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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A deficiency of calcium can lead to
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rickets
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osteoporosis
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scurvy
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anemia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A lifelong lack of calcium plays a role in the development of osteoporosis. Low calcium intake contributes to diminished bone density, early bone loss and an increased risk of fractures. Eating disorders. Severely restricting food intake and being underweight weakens bone in both men and women.
Detailed explanation-2: -Taking calcium reduces bone loss and decreases the risk of fracturing the vertebrae (the bones that surround the spinal cord). Consuming calcium during childhood (eg, in milk) can lead to higher bone mass in adulthood. This increase in bone density can reduce the risk of fractures later in life.
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