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How Much Do You Know About Bone Health?

What role do bones play in the body?
A. Provide structure
B. Anchor muscles
C. Protect organs
D. All the above
Which of the following is true regarding calcium and bone health?
A. It’s necessary for strong bones
B. It can be added to your bones at any age
C. It can’t be added to your bones after age 18
D. A and B
Which of the following is a good source of calcium?
A. Chicken and pork
B. Low-fat dairy products
C. Dark leafy vegetables
D. B and C
Which vitamin plays an important role in bone health?
A. Vitamin E
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin A
D. All the above
What is peak bone mass?
A. The genetic potential for bone density
B. The weight of a person’s bones
C. The average mass of a person’s bones
D. All the above
Weight-bearing activity does what for bones?
A. Makes them weaker
B. Makes them break more easily
C. Makes them stronger
D. Has no effect
Which of the following is a weight-bearing activity?
A. Walking, jogging, and running
B. Climbing stairs
C. Swimming
D. A and B
Which of the following is true about osteoporosis?
A. Bone tissue deteriorates among people who have osteoporosis
B. Osteoporosis increases the risk for bone fractures
C. Eating more calcium can cure osteoporosis
D. A and B
Who has the highest risk of developing osteoporosis?
A. White women older than age 65
B. Black men younger than age 45
C. Native American teenagers
D. Hispanic children younger than age 13
Which of the following treats osteoporosis?
A. Acupuncture
B. Over-the-counter medications
C. Prescription medications
D. All the above

To learn more, visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation at www.nof.org.

© StayWell Custom Communications. Information is the opinion of the sourced authors and organizations. Personal decisions regarding health, diet, and exercise should be made only after consultation with the reader's own medical advisers. This material may not be reproduced for redistribution without written permission from StayWell Custom Communications.

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