Define osteoporosis.
What will be an ideal response?
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines osteoporosis as "a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture."
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How might nutrition prevent and/or treat of cataracts and macular degeneration?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How many pounds do babies weigh when they are classified as low-birth weight (LBW) infants?
a. < 4.0 b. < 4.5 c. < 5.0 d. < 5.5
Foods in which nutrients are added that did not originally exist in that food are known as
A) enriched. B) organic. C) fortified. D) genetically modified.
A process in which colloid particles come out of suspension and solidify is called
A. suspension. B. flocculation. C. ionization. D. salt formation. E. None of these are correct.