Osteoporosis

Question 1

What is osteoporosis?

Answer 1

A disease where bone density diminishes, bones become fragile and brittle, often due to a lack of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D

Question 2

What are bones made of?

Answer 2

Living tissue composed of :
collagen
vitamin C
calcium

Question 3

What happens to bone regeneration as we age?

Answer 3

The process of breaking down and rebuilding bone slows, making bones brittle and prone to breaking

Question 4

When do long bones typically stop growing?

Answer 4

Between ages 16 and 18.

Question 5

When is peak bone mass typically achieved

Answer 5

Between ages 25 and 30

Question 6

What are the main factors influencing bone mass development?

Answer 6

Genetics
nutrition
physical activity

Question 7

Which nutrients are key for bone strength?

Answer 7

Calcium
phosphorus
vitamin D.

Question 8

What are common sources of calcium?

Answer 8

Dairy, leafy greens, and tinned fish.

Question 9

What are sources of vitamin D?

Answer 9

Sunlight, egg yolks, oily fish, and fortified foods

Question 10

Which group is more susceptible to osteoporosis?

Answer 10

Women, especially over age 50 (more than 1 in 3).

Question 11

What percentage of men over 50 are affected by osteoporosis?

Answer 11

About 1 in 5.

Question 12

When does bone density begin to decline?

Answer 12

After the age of 25.