Describe the causes of secondary osteoporosis
Secondary osteoporosis results from chronic conditions that contribute significantly to accelerated bone loss, such as endogenous and exogenous thyroxine excess, hyperparathyroidism, malignancies, gastrointestinal diseases, medications, renal failure, and connective tissue diseases.
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1.gluten allergy. 2.celiac disease. 3.Crohn’s disease. 4.irritable bowl syndrome.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which health consequence has the strongest association with an increased BMI-for-age?
A. hyperlipidemia B. increasing insulin levels C. higher concentrations of liver enzymes D. hypertension E. abnormal glucose tolerance
Logan is 14 years old and has a BMI above the 85th percentile. His mother's BMI is 23 and his father's BMI is 32 . Logan's chance of becoming an obese adult is:
a. 50%. b. 60%. c. 70%. d. 80%.