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).

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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

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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.

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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.

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