Antiresorptive drug treatments for osteoporosis work primarily by
a. stimulating parathormone release.
b. inhibiting kidney excretion of calcium.
c. stimulating intestinal calcium absorption.
d. inhibiting the activities of the bone-degrading cells.
d
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Omega-3 fatty acids help decrease risk of heart disease by:
a. increasing HDL cholesterol levels. b. decreasing blood pressure. c. decreasing platelet aggregation. d. increasing polyunsaturated fat intake.
______ acts as a cofactor for a variety of enzymes and also plays a role in synthesis of bone.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of phosphorus in nutrition?
a. High dietary intakes have no adverse effects b. About 85% of the body's phosphorus is located in bones and teeth c. The phosphoric acid in cola drinks has little effect on bone content d. The ratio of phosphorus to calcium in the diet is important for bone maintenance
What color of urine reflects dehydration?
a. clear and colorless b. light yellow c. red d. dark amber e. green