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Osteoporosis and low bone mass affect 44 million American
men and women. Take this true/false quiz with eight questions
to see how much you know about osteoporosis. After each
question, you will find out if your answer is correct
or incorrect. In addition, information about prevention,
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Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder marked by loss of
bone strength, and an increased likelihood of fractures.
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Correct.
Osteoporosis is a progressive condition in which bone
density is lost, thereby weakening the bones and making
them more susceptible to fractures.
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Incorrect.
Osteoporosis is a progressive condition in which bone
density is lost, thereby weakening the bones and making
them more susceptible to fractures.
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Osteoporosis affects men and women, and individuals of
various race/ethnicity, equally.
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Correct.
Caucasian postmenopausal women are at the greatest
risk for osteoporosis. However, women of other age,
racial, and ethnic groups, and men and children, are
also affected.
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Incorrect.
Caucasian postmenopausal women are at the greatest
risk for osteoporosis. However, women of other age,
racial, and ethnic groups, and men and children, are
also affected.
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Individuals who have a large body frame are more likely
to be at risk for osteoporosis.
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Correct.
A person with a small, thin body frame is actually
more at risk for osteoporosis than someone with a larger
frame and more weight. Maintaining a healthy weight
is important.
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Incorrect.
A person with a small, thin body frame is actually
more at risk for osteoporosis than someone with a larger
frame and more weight. Maintaining a healthy weight
is important.
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An individual with osteoporosis may not develop obvious
symptoms signaling the disorder.
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Correct.
Individuals with osteoporosis may not develop any symptoms.
However, height loss is not a normal part of aging,
and experts agree it may signal bone fractures in the
spine.
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Incorrect.
Individuals with osteoporosis may not develop any symptoms.
However, height loss is not a normal part of aging,
and experts agree it may signal bone fractures in the
spine.
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The only way to diagnose osteoporosis is with an x-ray.
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Correct.
Osteoporosis is diagnosed by taking a complete medical
history, a physical examination, and diagnostic procedures
such as an x-ray or bone density test.
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Incorrect.
Osteoporosis is diagnosed by taking a complete medical
history, a physical examination, and diagnostic procedures
such as an x-ray or bone density test.
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The use of calcium supplements is the only effective way
to help prevent osteoporosis.
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Consuming a combination of foods rich with calcium
(and vitamin D), such as fruits, vegetables, milk, and
cheese, is the first line in osteoporosis prevention.
Some individuals may need a calcium supplement in addition
to a healthy diet.
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Consuming a combination of foods rich with calcium
(and vitamin D), such as fruits, vegetables, milk, and
cheese, is the first line in osteoporosis prevention.
Some individuals may need a calcium supplement in addition
to a healthy diet.
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Performing regular, weight-bearing exercise may help prevent
osteoporosis.
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Exercise helps maintain bone health. Weight-bearing
exercises such as walking, jogging, stair-climbing,
tennis, or dancing may strengthen bone.
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Exercise helps maintain bone health. Weight-bearing
exercises such as walking, jogging, stair-climbing,
tennis, or dancing may strengthen bone.
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Currently, there are several medications used to help
postmenopausal women maintain bone health.
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Recent studies show that a therapy using combined estrogen-progestin
replacement (HRT) may increase the risk for breast cancer.
Now experts are turning to other types of medications
to reduce bone loss including drugs called alendronate
sodium (Fosamax® ) and raloxifene (Evista® ).
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Incorrect.
Recent studies show that a therapy using combined estrogen-progestin
replacement (HRT) may increase the risk for breast cancer.
Now experts are turning to other types of medications
to reduce bone loss including drugs called alendronate
sodium (Fosamax® ) and raloxifene (Evista® ).
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