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Which statement best distinguishes between osteoblasts and osteoclasts?


A) Osteoblasts resorb bone;osteoclasts break down bone.
B) Osteoclasts build bone;osteoblasts consume bone.
C) Osteoblasts build bone;osteoclasts resorb bone
D) Osteoblasts consume bone;osteoclasts consume bone.

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Why is it important to maximize calcium absorption during childhood?


A) To enable maximum vitamin D absorption and storage.
B) To prevent goiters,which arise from calcium deficiency.
C) To increase the amount of bone and potentially reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
D) It is not important to maximize calcium absorption during childhood.

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Postmenopausal bone loss is primarily associated with decreased levels of which hormone?


A) aldosterone.
B) estrogen.
C) progesterone.
D) secretin.

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Which statement concerning magnesium toxicity is FALSE?


A) Magnesium toxicity may occur with magnesium-containing laxatives or antacids.
B) Magnesium toxicity is characterized by high blood pressure.
C) Magnesium toxicity is more common in the elderly with impaired kidney function.
D) Magnesium toxicity may occur from supplements.

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Which statement about osteoporosis is FALSE?


A) Osteoporosis causes a decrease in bone density.
B) Osteoporosis has no early symptoms.
C) Osteoporosis may result in a loss of height.
D) Osteoporosis is not as serious as osteopenia.

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With respect to osteoporosis risk,genetic factors are important determinants of which factors?


A) bone density.
B) bone size.
C) bone turnover.
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

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Which of the following statements regarding minerals is TRUE?


A) Minerals are organic molecules.
B) Minerals can be structural components.
C) Minerals are destroyed by heat.
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

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Which is NOT a major functions of magnesium in the body?


A) blood clotting.
B) cofactor for several hundred enzymes.
C) division of growing cells.
D) maintenance of bones.

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What regulates the absorption of some minerals?


A) lipoproteins
B) antigens
C) transport proteins.
D) amino acids.

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Which group could benefit from calcium supplements if calcium needs are NOT met with diet alone?


A) young people who have not yet achieved peak bone mass
B) post-menopausal women
C) people with decreased bone density
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

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What is the recommended intake for sulfur (mg/d. ) ?


A) 500
B) 700
C) 1,000
D) There is no recommended intake.

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What functions does phosphorus have in the body?

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According to the CCHS,which statement best describes the intake,from food,of magnesium?


A) Many Canadians have intakes below the EAR.
B) Most Canadians have intakes above the RDA.
C) Magnesium is not a nutrient of concern.
D) Most Canadians are at risk of magnesium toxicity.

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At what point in one's lifetime is peak bone mass achieved?

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Which is the LEAST plentiful source of calcium?


A) carrots
B) eggs
C) sardines
D) yogurt

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Which mineral is found in varying amounts in food depending on the mineral's concentration in soil and water at the food's source?


A) calcium
B) iodine
C) magnesium
D) pyridoxine

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What is peak bone mass?


A) highest bone mass within a given population.
B) maximum bone density attained at any time in life.
C) greatest amount of weight an individual's bone mass will support.
D) rate of bone formation during young adulthood.

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