?What is a feature of osteoporosis?
A) ?It is most common in men over 45 years of age.
B) ?It has virtually no effect on blood calcium levels.
C) ?It results from short-term deprivation of dietary calcium.
D) ?It causes significant alterations in the blood levels of parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.
Ans: B) ?It has virtually no effect on blood calcium levels.
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Fruity breath is a sign of
A. lipolysis. B. ketoacidosis. C. lacticacidosis. D. glycogenolysis.
Parathyroid hormone elevates blood calcium levels by
A. reducing calcium excretion by the kidneys. B. increasing bone resorption by osteoclast activity. C. increasing the synthesis of 1,25 (OH)2 vitamin D. D. All of the choices are accurate.
Female athletes with missing and irregular periods are at risk for developing _____
a. diabetes b. osteoporosis c. obesity d. high blood pressure e. chronic fatigue syndrome
A person who eats the same foods day after day may have an adequate diet but it would lack ____.?
A) ?moderation B) ?kcalorie control C) ?nutrient density D) ?variety