Outline the difference between rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis
In rickets and osteomalacia, the organic matrix is present, but it is not sufficiently mineralized. In osteoporosis, by contrast, a loss of both the organic matrix and bone mineral content occurs. Rickets is a disease of childhood, whereas osteomalacia develops in adults.
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a. true b. false
If the diet is lacking an essential amino acid, what will be the course of action??
A) ?Body cells will synthesize it. B) ?Protein synthesis will be limited. C) ?Health will not be affected as long as other nutrients are adequate. D) ?Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid.
The American Heart Association recommends the consumption of
A. at least one serving of fatty fish a week. B. at least two servings of fatty fish a week. C. no more than three servings of fatty fish a month. D. at least five servings of fatty fish a week.
The digestion of which nutrient occurs in the stomach?
a. Vitamin B12 b. Lactose c. Water d. Protein e. Fiber