HN 196 UIC - Chapter 9 (Bone Health; Blood Health)

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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by _____.

low bone mass

An individual who consumes no animal-based foods of any kind, no fortified foods, and no supplements is at increased risk for

macrocytic anemia

Our bodies can not absorb more than ____ of calcium at any one time.

500 mg

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?

Body weight

Which patient is likely at greatest risk for osteoporosis?

Caucasian female who is underweight with an immediate relative with osteoporosis

T/F : Women over age 71 require more iron than women age 19 to 50.

False

Which meal is the highest contributor to dietary vitamin K intake?

Spinach salad with broccoli, red peppers, and ranch dressing at lunch

T/F : Heme iron is absorbed better than non-heme iron.

True

T/F : Non-heme iron is found in both animal- and plant-based foods.

True

When do humans generally achieve peak bone density?

Twenty to thirty years of age

Which of the following nutrients supports increased calcium absorption?

Vitamin D

The oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells is called

hemoglobin.

The bioavailability of calcium from spinach is limited because of the leafy green's

high levels of oxalates.

In which phase of a woman's life cycle is bone loss the greatest?

menopause

The fluid portion of the blood is called

plasma.

Good sources of fluoride include dental products and ______

water


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