Osteoporosis can result in a curvature of the upper spine called _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
kyphosis or dowager's hump
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Which of the following regimens would best help an elderly person to maintain functional status?
a. Estrogen pills and walking downstairs b. Healthy diet and stress-reduction biofeedback c. Swimming with webbed gloves and walking 2-3 times/week d. Calcium supplements and walking 2-3 times/week
Which of the following is protective and powerful enough to "offset" one of the major risk factors for heart disease?
a. Total cholesterol < 200 mg/dl b. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol > 60 mg/dl c. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ~ 100 mg/dl d. Triglycerides < 150 mg/dl
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiencies increase risk for elevated _______________ in children as well as in adults.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Absorption efficiency of vitamin D supplements is markedly improved when they are taken
a. with a large meal. b. with a small meal. c. with orange juice. d. on an empty stomach.