Maria is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. What can be done to reverse the condition for Maria who does not like to take tablets?
What will be an ideal response?
Dairy products, green vegetables, canned salmon, tofu, and calcium-fortified foods should be eaten regularly. However, calcium absorption is higher for kale, broccoli, Chinese mustard greens, turnip greens, and green cabbage. It is important to eat these foods at different meals (not all at once) to maximize calcium absorption.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
People who are physically fit have a lower VO2max
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. verjuice b. retsina c. ouzo d. arak e. metaxia
Which food stimulates saliva flow and does not contribute to acid formation in the mouth?
a. beef b. legumes c. orange juice d. cheese e. sweetened drinks