1. Chapter 11: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health
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2. Which of the following statements about trabecular bone is true?
It accounts for about 80% of the skeleton.
It forms the core of all bones of the skeleton.
It is also called compact bone.
It provides the scaffolding for cortical bone.
Answer: d) It provides the scaffolding for cortical bone.
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3. Which of the following statements about trabecular bone is true?
It accounts for about 80% of the skeleton.
It forms the core of all bones of the skeleton.
It is also called compact bone.
It provides the scaffolding for cortical bone.
Answer: d) It provides the scaffolding for cortical bone.
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4. The shape of our facial bones is determined during the process of
bone growth
bone modeling
bone resorption
bone remodeling
Answer: b) bone modeling
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5. The shape of our facial bones is determined during the process of
bone growth
bone modeling
bone resorption
bone remodeling
Answer: b) bone modeling
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6. On a DXA test, a T-score of +1.0 indicates that the patient has
osteoporosis.
low bone density, but does not yet have osteoporosis.
normal bone density.
abnormally high bone density.
Answer: c) normal bone density.
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7. On a DXA test, a T-score of +1.0 indicates that the patient has
osteoporosis.
low bone density, but does not yet have osteoporosis.
normal bone density.
abnormally high bone density.
Answer: c) normal bone density.
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8. Calcium is necessary for
demineralization of bone.
regulation of vitamin D levels.
opposition to blood clotting.
the body's regulation of acid–base balance.
Answer: d) the body's regulation of acid–base balance.
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9. Calcium is necessary for
demineralization of bone.
regulation of vitamin D levels.
opposition to blood clotting.
the body's regulation of acid–base balance.
Answer: d) the body's regulation of acid–base balance.
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10. Which of the following foods provides the highest amount of bioavailable calcium?
a cup of cooked kale
a cup of cooked cauliflower
a cup of cooked spinach
a cup of red leaf lettuce
Answer: a) a cup of cooked kale
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11. Which of the following foods provides the highest amount of bioavailable calcium?
a cup of cooked kale
a cup of cooked cauliflower
a cup of cooked spinach
a cup of red leaf lettuce
Answer: a) a cup of cooked kale
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12. Which of the following individuals is most likely to require vitamin D supplements?
a dark-skinned child living in Hawaii
a fair-skinned construction worker living in Florida
a dark-skinned retiree living in Illinois
a fair-skinned college student living in Oklahoma
Answer: c) a dark-skinned retiree living in Illinois
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13. Which of the following individuals is most likely to require vitamin D supplements?
a dark-skinned child living in Hawaii
a fair-skinned construction worker living in Florida
a dark-skinned retiree living in Illinois
a fair-skinned college student living in Oklahoma
Answer: c) a dark-skinned retiree living in Illinois
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14. Which of the following nutrients is a major component of bone?
phosphorus
magnesium
both a and b
neither a nor b
Answer: c) both a and b
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15. Which of the following nutrients is a major component of bone?
phosphorus
magnesium
both a and b
neither a nor b
Answer: c) both a and b
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16. Fluoride stimulates new bone growth.
is an important treatment for osteoporosis.
is an important treatment for fluorosis.
toxicity can impair the function of teeth.
Answer: a) stimulates new bone growth.
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17. Fluoride stimulates new bone growth.
is an important treatment for osteoporosis.
is an important treatment for fluorosis.
toxicity can impair the function of teeth.
Answer: a) stimulates new bone growth.
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18. Which of the following behaviors is associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis?
smoking
high-impact exercise
occasional consumption of alcohol
all of the above
Answer: a) smoking
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19. Which of the following behaviors is associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis?
smoking
high-impact exercise
occasional consumption of alcohol
all of the above
Answer: a) smoking
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20. Which of the following statements about osteoporosis treatment is true?
The most effective exercise programs for the treatment of osteoporosis involve stretching and balance exercises along with aerobic exercises such as swimming that do not stress bones.
Hormone replacement therapy is effective in preventing and treating osteoporosis.
Bisphosphonates and selective estrogen receptor modulators both work by increasing bone resorption.
Aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs are primary drug therapies for osteoporosis.
Answer: b) Hormone replacement therapy is effective in preventing and treating osteoporosis.
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21. Which of the following statements about osteoporosis treatment is true?
The most effective exercise programs for the treatment of osteoporosis involve stretching and balance exercises along with aerobic exercises such as swimming that do not stress bones.
Hormone replacement therapy is effective in preventing and treating osteoporosis.
Bisphosphonates and selective estrogen receptor modulators both work by increasing bone resorption.
Aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs are primary drug therapies for osteoporosis.
Answer: b) Hormone replacement therapy is effective in preventing and treating osteoporosis.
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